2027 Process Engineering Internship – Melt

Stfrancis; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stfrancis in Monroe, NC is offering a 10-week summer internship in manufacturing process engineering. You will work with Operations and Engineering to improve processes, standardize quality metrics on the shop floor, and develop measurement tools for furnace tilt/alignment to prevent damage.

The role emphasizes data analysis, SOP development, and collaboration across teams, with potential for a full-time Process Engineer position after graduation.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Preferred GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Strong interest in thermo-mechanical processing of metals.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, Minitab, JMP).
• Ability to work in plant and shop-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and quality consistency.
• Create visual standards for quality metrics on the shop floor and update operating requirements.
• Develop measurement tools to check VAR furnace tilt and alignment to prevent furnace damage.
• Identify process improvement opportunities during ESR startup to enhance consistency and performance.
• Analyze process data to detect trends, improvement opportunities, and sources of variation.
• Develop or improve standard operating procedures to support consistent manufacturing execution.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate process issues and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Excel

Python

Thermo-mechanical processing

Shop-floor environment

Education

B.S. or graduate in Materials Science & Engineering / Mechanical / Metallurgical / Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• Work alongside Operations and Engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes and quality consistency.
• Create visual standards for quality metrics on the shop floor and update operating requirements.
• Develop measurement tools to check VAR furnace tilt and alignment to prevent furnace damage.
• Identify process improvement opportunities during ESR startup to enhance consistency and performance.
• Analyze process data to detect trends, improvement opportunities, and sources of variation.
• Develop or improve standard operating procedures to support consistent manufacturing execution.
• Collaborate with teams to investigate process issues and develop practical solutions.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• B.S. or graduate candidate in Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong interest in thermo-mechanical processing of metals.
• Familiarity with Excel, Python, or Minitab/JMP for data analysis.
• Knowledge of stress-strain behavior, microstructure-property relationships, and process modeling.
• Ability to work in plant and shop-floor environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• 10-week summer internship program at Monroe, NC location.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing process engineering within ATI's Monroe VIM and Remelt operations.
• Exposure to nickel melting technologies including VIM, VAR, and ESR processes.
• Opportunities to develop standard operating procedures and visual standards.
• Collaboration with Operations and Engineering teams on impactful projects.
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time Process Engineer position after graduation.