Darrell Freeman
Failure Analysis Department Manager
United States
Failure Analysis Department Manager and licensed Professional Engineer with nearly 15 years’ experience delivering failure analysis, metallurgy, and corrosion prevention insights for aerospace, energy, and industrial customers.
Experience
Managing the Failure Analysis department at Element Houston (Yorktown), Darrell has nearly 15 years of technical expertise managing and conducting failure analysis, process metallurgy, and corrosion prevention projects across a diverse set of industries.
Having worked in both industrial manufacturing and materials testing laboratory settings, Darrell understands how to identify and communicate test protocols that provide customers with the relevant data needed to address their real-world issues.
Career Highlights
- Conducted an 18-month project auditing the heat treatment equipment of a local Aerospace manufacturer to identify sources of non-conformances.
- Evaluated steel sections recovered from the World Trade Center site after September 11th for possible re-use in construction of a memorial.
Qualifications and Credentials
Credentials
- Failure Analysis and Metallurgy (department leadership and project management)
- Field investigations and mobile testing experience
Memberships
- NACE (AMPP) contributing member and presenter
- Member of ASM, ASTM, and NACE (AMPP)
Qualifications
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering
- M.S., Materials Science and Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (State of Texas
