Engineer I, Technology

Socket.dev; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI in Monroe, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to lead and optimize hot working processes for Nickel, Titanium, and Specialty Steel products. The role requires a strong metallurgical or materials science background to boost process efficiency, product quality, and safety while aiding development and standardization of new products.

Responsibilities include technical leadership on forging and hot rolling, cross-functional improvements, modeling, shop-floor collaboration, and supporting R&D and

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Metallurgy or Materials Science & Engineering.
• Internships or co-op experience in metals-related industry.
• Preferred: 1+ year metals-related industry experience.
• Understanding of wrought metal processing (melting, forging, hot rolling, heat treatment).
• Knowledge of basic statistics and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for post-melt processes including open die press forging, radial forging, and hot rolling.
• Develop and maintain metallurgical and operational expertise for Nickel, Titanium, and Specialty Steel alloys.
• Lead cross-functional programs to improve yield, cost, and cycle time.
• Resolve non-conformances and reduce scrap.
• Apply thermal/deformation modeling to evaluate products and processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve safety and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (risk assessments, 5-Why, CEDAC, process mapping, audits, standard work).
• Support customers by collecting and analyzing thermo-mechanical processing data.
• Support Product Engineering and R&D in development and standardization of new products and processes.
• Provide technical support during customer audits.

Skills

Metals processing

Data analysis

Technical writing

Shop floor communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Excel

Statistics software

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.

We’re seeking a Process Engineer in a pivotal role within our technology department. You’ll be primarily responsible for leading and optimizing hot working processes for manufacturing Nickel, Titanium, and Specialty Steel products. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in Metallurgical or Materials Science & Engineering to enhance process efficiency, product quality, and safety while supporting the development and standardization of new products and processes.

Other Responsibilities:

• Technical lead for various post-melt processes including open die press forging, radial forging, and hot rolling of Nickel, Titanium, and Specialty Steel products.
• Develop and maintain metallurgical and operational expertise in processing of Nickel, Titanium, and Specialty Steel alloys.
• Lead and support cross-functional programs to improve process right the first time, yield, cost, and cycle time.
• Resolve process-related non-conformances and reduce/eliminate scrap.
• Apply thermal/deformation modeling to evaluate and improve products and processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality personnel to improve manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Lead or participate in team-based continuous improvement activities including risk assessments, 5-why problem solving, CEDAC or cause & effect, process mapping, process audits, and standard work.
• Support internal/external customers by collecting and analyzing thermo-mechanical processing data.
• Support Product Engineering and R&D in the development, evaluation, and standardization of new products and processes.
• Provide technical support during customer audits.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering.
• Internships and/or co-op work experience in a metals-related industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of work experience in a metals-related industry.
• General understanding of wrought metal processing (e.g., melting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, heat treatment).
• Basic statistics and data analysis using Excel or other statistical software.
• Six Sigma or related certification.

Skills:

• Strong technical background with a focus on metals processing and structure/property relationships.
• Eager to learn and become a technical expert and primary point of contact in area of responsibility.
• Technical writing/oral presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills at all levels.
• Comfortable being on the shop floor observing processes, interfacing with operators, and providing guidance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and requirements to shop floor personnel in a clear, concise manner.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Uses scientifically rigorous, data driven approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining composure and meeting established deadlines.

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.

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.