Advanced Process Capability Engineer

Socket.dev; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 401K with company match

Health insurance (medical, dental, vis

Paid vacation & holidays

Performance bonus

Career development programs

Job summary

ATI Specialty Alloys & Components in Millersburg, Oregon, seeks an Advanced Process Capability Engineer to lead high-impact initiatives that reduce CoQ, stabilize processes, and unlock gains in yield, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

You’ll apply DMAIC, PDCA, A3, and 8D methods to deliver sustainable improvements, using SPC, Cp/Cpk, and DOE to uncover hidden variation. This role partners across operations, quality, and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or similar).
• 4–10+ years of experience in process, product, or quality engineering.
• Proven ability to solve manufacturing problems at root cause level.
• Strong analytical mindset with data-to-decision capability.
• Cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced production environments; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-visibility CoQ reduction initiatives to improve profitability and performance.
• Drive Right First Time (RFT) and zero-defect strategies in critical areas.
• Own complex process challenges—scrap, rework, OTD misses; eliminate root causes.
• Apply DMAIC, PDCA, A3, 8D to deliver sustainable results, not quick fixes.
• Use data as a weapon—SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE, trend analysis to uncover variation.
• Influence cross-functional teams across operations, quality, and engineering.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement for cost/quality gains.
• Build and evolve performance dashboards and KPIs for visibility.
• Implement and sustain robust process controls to lock in gains.
• Contribute to automation and digital transformation on the floor.

Skills

DMAIC

PDCA

A3

8D problem solving

SPC / Cp/Cpk

DOE

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

Drive Zero-Defect Manufacturing. Eliminate Waste. Transform Performance.

At ATI Millersburg, we’re pushing toward zero-defect manufacturing—and this role sits at the center of that transformation.

As an Advanced Process Capability Engineer, you won’t just analyze problems—you will eliminate them at the source. You will lead high-impact initiatives to reduce Cost of Quality (CoQ), stabilize complex manufacturing processes, and unlock measurable gains in yield, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction.

This is a role for someone who thrives on turning data into action, chaos into control, and recurring issues into permanently solved problems.

This isn’t a support function — it’s a performance-driving role. The work you do will directly impact cost, quality, and customer trust. If you’re motivated by solving tough problems, making measurable impact, and driving real change on the shop floor, this is where you’ll do it.

What You'll Do

• Lead high-visibility CoQ reduction initiatives that directly improve profitability and operational performance
• Drive Right First Time (RFT) and zero-defect strategies across critical production areas
• Own complex process challenges—dig into scrap, rework, and OTD misses, and eliminate root causes permanently
• Apply advanced problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, PDCA, A3, 8D) to deliver sustainable results—not quick fixes
• Use data as your weapon—leverage SPC, Cp/Cpk, DOE, and trend analysis to uncover hidden process variation
• Turn insights into action by influencing cross-functional teams across operations, quality, and engineering
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement efforts that drive measurable cost and quality gains
• Build and evolve performance dashboards and KPIs to make process health visible and actionable
• Implement and sustain robust process controls to lock in performance gains and prevent recurrence
• Contribute to automation and digital transformation initiatives that modernize manufacturing performance

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable reduction in scrap, rework, and COPQ
• Improved process capability and stability (Cp/Cpk)
• Sustained gains in Right First Time (RFT) and On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Increased visibility and control of process performance through data and metrics
• Long-term elimination of recurring quality issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or similar)
• 4–10+ years of experience in process, product, or quality engineering
• Proven ability to solve complex manufacturing problems at the root cause level
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to convert data into decisions and results
• Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced production environmentsClear, confident communication—able to influence without authority

Preferences

• Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher)
• Experience with Minitab, Power BI, or similar tools
• Familiarity with automation or digital manufacturing
• Knowledge of aerospace/quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001)

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components must track -- and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on -- citizenship or immigration status.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

Total Rewards

ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:

• A top 401K plan, including company match
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
• Performance bonus
• Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance

Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date.Hourly pay ratesare based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $92,000 to $146,900/annually