Senior Process Engineer (Metallurgy)

internalati; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI seeks a Technology Engineer to drive melting, quality control, and problem solving for Titanium base alloy processing, including EBCH, across multiple facilities. You will develop and implement quality plans, contribute to Right First Time metrics, and build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

You will also establish SPC limits, support audits, and advance process improvements using data-driven approaches, ensuring safety, equipment performance and product quality across

Qualifications

• Requirements include a B.S. in Metallurgical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation abilities.
• Familiarity with data-driven problem solving and SPC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as internal/external technical contact for complete melting process for Titanium base alloys including EBCH.
• Provide support for formulation, conditioning, and preparatory operations; resolve process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Support maintenance and standardization of operating instructions, mill instructions, and related equipment recipes.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain SPC limits for melt/remelt processes.
• Lead or participate in customer audits and team-based continuous improvement activities (RAA, PSR, process audits, standard work).
• Develop understanding of alloys and melt characteristics; evaluate melt parameter changes and improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations/Maintenance to improve safety, equipment performance and product quality.
• Plan and manage CI programs using Plan-Do-Check-Act; use data analysis and trials to support initiatives.
• Communicate results to management, operations, colleagues and customers via reports and presentations.
• Analyze process data, chemistry data, and NDT data to support internal/external customers.

Skills

Metallurgy basics

Technical writing

Oral presentations

Shop floor communication

Problem solving

Education

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

B.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (metals focus)

Tools

JMP

Minitab

Microsoft 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.

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).

Wethrive 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.