Senior Engineer

Assistance Technique Internationale; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Assistance Technique Internationale (ATI) is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead and optimize hot working processes for manufacturing Nickel, Titanium, and Specialty Steel products. You will advance metallurgical knowledge, support new products, and improve process efficiency, quality, and safety.

You will guide cross-functional teams, resolve scrap issues, and apply modeling to drive data-driven improvements on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in metals processing and structure-property relationships.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to shop floor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for post-melt processes including open die press forging, radial forging, and hot rolling of Nickel, Titanium, and Specialty Steel alloys.
• 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 yield, cost, and cycle time.
• Resolve process-related non-conformances and reduce scrap.
• Apply thermal/deformation modeling to evaluate and improve products and processes.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve manufacturing standards and safety.

Skills

Technical writing

Oral presentation

Shop floor communication

Data-driven problem solving

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Project planning

Metallurgy focus

Education

BS in Metallurgical / Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD in Materials Science & Engineering (metals)

Tools

JMP

Minitab

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 thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science..

We’re seeking a Senior 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.

Basic Qualifications (what We Require)

• B.S. in Metallurgical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.

Preferences (what we prefer)

• B.S., Masters Degree, or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a metals focus.
• Candidates with additional 3+ years work experience (helpful, but not required).
• Working knowledge of cast-wrought processing (i.e., conventional primary melting, secondary remelting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong technical background, technical writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Focus on metals, processing, and structure/property relationships.
• Eager to become a technical expert & primary point of contact in area of responsibility.
• Comfortable being on the shop floor observing processes, providing guidance, and interfacing with operators.
• 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. Project planning skills.
• Uses scientifically rigorous, data driven approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining composure and meeting established deadlines.
• Open to continuing education opportunities (e.g., remelt modeling, statistical data analysis, technical conferences, etc).
• Statistical data analysis experience using JMP, Mini-Tab, or related software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

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.

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.