Process Engineer: Metals & Hot-Working Specialist

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

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