Chemical-Manufacturing Engineer

ATI; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is hiring a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer to support our Specialty Alloys and Components unit in Millersburg, Oregon. The role partners with operations, maintenance, reliability, R&D, and engineering to drive production efficiency and safety through innovative technologies.

You will lead mid‑ to long‑term improvement initiatives, troubleshoot operational issues, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring alignment with safety regulations and continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and production optimization.
• Familiarity with PSM regulations and elements.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading improvement projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid- to long-term improvement initiatives focusing on production performance, safety, and process reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement the BTIP and drive technology and project improvements.
• Document all process improvements and changes for knowledge retention.
• Maintain awareness of PSM elements to ensure safety compliance.
• Perform process analysis to identify improvements and mitigate risk.
• Provide operational troubleshooting support to minimize downtime.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

PSM knowledge

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Mentoring junior engineers

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

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.

Job Overview

ATI is seeking to hire a Chemical Manufacturing Engineer to support our Specialty Alloys and Components business unit. This role will be based in Millersburg, OR.

Role Summary

A Chemical Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for partnering with operations, maintenance, reliability, R&D, and engineering to drive improvement in production process efficiencies and safety performance through the implementation of innovative technologies and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is also responsible for leading mid‑to‑long‑term improvement initiatives and providing support for troubleshooting operational issues.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead mid‑to‑long‑term improvement initiatives that focus on enhancing production performance, safety, and process reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to facilitate the execution of the Business Technology Implementation Plan (BTIP), ensuring the effective implementation of new technologies and improvement projects to drive resource utilization for growth and innovation.
• Ensure that all process improvements, technologies, and changes are thoroughly documented for future use and knowledge retention within the team.
• Maintain an understanding of PSM elements to ensure projects and operations align with safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Conduct process analysis to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Provide operational troubleshooting support to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Offer mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in manufacturing processes and the use of methodologies to optimize production systems.
• Familiarity with PSM regulations and elements.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams to address operational needs and improvement goals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and implement effective changes.
• Experience leading improvement projects and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.

About ATI

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.

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