Non-Metallic Materials Lead Engineer

Job Purpose

Contribute to the Core Technologies mission by delivering technical expertise in non-metallic materials and fabrication processes. Support Simplification, Standardization, and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives and ensure alignment with company core values. Drive predictable execution and cost-effective solutions across projects through global harmonization and knowledge reuse

Job Description

• Develop and maintain engineering design rules, specifications and tools related to non-metallic material selection, ageing, corrosion and coatings.
• Provide technical expertise in different families of non-metallic materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers and thermosets.
• Support material characterization, chemical compatibility, ageing and degradation studies for materials exposed to seawater and subsea produced fluids.
• Provide materials engineering support for subsea technologies and products, including SPS, SURF, rigid pipelines, flexible systems and umbilicals.
• Support PLM/NPD initiatives, R&D projects and technology roadmaps.
• Provide technical input for supplier qualification, technical audits and global technical queries.
• Support manufacturing processes involving non-metallic materials, including extrusion, injection molding, coating and painting.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing & Procurement, Supplier Quality, Project and Tender teams.Contribute to Simplification, Standardization and Industrialization (SSI) initiatives, promoting global harmonization and reuse of engineering knowledge.
• Support the deployment and use of digital engineering tools to improve engineering efficiency.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices and contribute to knowledge management initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives focused on material performance, sustainability and cost-effective solutions.
• Apply strong problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and A3.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.

Location: Tech Center - Ilha do Fundão - RJ

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering or a related engineering discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• CREA
• Advanced English.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with non-metallic materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermosets.
• Experience with material selection, ageing, degradation, corrosion, and chemical compatibility.Knowledge of non-metallic manufacturing processes, including extrusion, injection molding, coating, and painting.
• Experience with mechanical, physical, and chemical characterization of non-metallic materials.
• Familiarity with subsea products and technologies, including SPS and SURF.
• Experience developing technical specifications and working with engineering and client requirements.
• Experience supporting supplier qualification and technical audits.
• Familiarity with SSI principles, Lean methodology, and digital engineering tools.
• Ability to work effectively within global and cross-functional teams.

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