Senior Process Engineer (Metallurgy)

ATI; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI in Monroe, NC is seeking a Technology Engineer to manage melting process technical and quality aspects for Titanium base alloys. You will drive Right First Time metrics and implement quality plans to meet conformance and customer needs.

You will quickly learn ATI's melting processes, develop strong relationships with customers and cross-functional teams, and contribute to the strength of our manufacturing operations across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in metals processing and materials science.
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems using a data-driven approach.
• Comfortable communicating with shop-floor personnel and cross-functional teams.
• Experience or familiarity with melting/remelting processes and related quality plans.

Responsibilities

• Act as internal/external technical contact for complete melting process for Titanium base alloys, including EBCH.
• Provide technical support to resolve process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Maintain operating instructions, mill instructions, and equipment recipes.
• Establish and monitor SPC limits for melt and remelt processes.
• Lead or participate in customer audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop understanding of alloys and melt-related characteristics and capabilities.

Skills

Strong technical background

Technical writing

Oral presentation skills

Data-driven problem solving

Shop floor communication

Education

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

Tools

JMP

Mini-Tab

MS Office

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..

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..
As a Technology Engineer, you will be instrumental in managing technical and quality aspects of melting, problem solving, and creating solutions that will help with deviations. In this role you will be a facilitator responsible for driving our Right First Time metrics as well as implementing and executing quality plans that will meet conformance and customer needs.
In order to become successful, you’ll have to quickly learn ATI, our melting processes and be able to develop strong relationships with our customers and internal cross-functional teams. In this role, you’ll contribute to the strength of the entire facility and support a world class materials science company with multiple manufacturing operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as internal/external technical contact for complete melting process for Titanium base alloys. This includes responsibility for raw materials, Electron Beam Cold Hearth melting (EBCH).
• Provide support for formulation, conditioning, and preparatory operations. Provide technical support in resolving process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Support the maintenance and standardization of operating instructions, mill instructions, and related equipment recipes.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain statistical process control (SPC) limits for key products and processes within the melt and remelt departments.
• Lead or participate in customer audits of ATI manufacturing facilities and supplier facilities, team-based continuous improvement activities including risk assessments (RAA), problem solving reports (PSR), process audits, and standard work.
• Develop an understanding of various alloys and their specific melt related characteristics and behaviors, melting/remelting equipment capabilities and applications as well as evaluate impact of melt parameter changes/process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to develop improvements to manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety in the workplace, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Plan, execute and manage product/process continuous improvement programs that support several value streams using Plan-Do-Check-Act approach. Utilize statistical data analysis, process modeling, and sub/full-scale trials to support initiatives.
• Communicate results in a timely manner to management, operations, colleagues, and customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations.
• Support internal/external customers by analyzing process data, chemistry data, and non-destructive testing data.

Basic Qualifications (what We Require)

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

Preferences (what we prefer)

• B.S. 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.