Titanium Melting Process Engineer - Quality & SPC Leader

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

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Technology Engineer to manage melting processes and quality, driving Right First Time metrics and solving deviation-related issues. You will learn ATI melting processes, build strong customer and cross-functional team relationships, and contribute to site-wide technical excellence.

With a background in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering, you will apply SPC, data analysis, and hands-on shop-floor collaboration to improve safety, equipment performance, and product

Qualifications

• B.S. in Metallurgical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Additionally, a B.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a metals focus is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience is helpful but not required for some candidates.
• Working knowledge of cast-wrought processing (i.e., conventional primary melting, secondary remelting, etc.) preferred.

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.

Skills

Technical writing

Oral presentation

Data-driven problem solving

Shop floor communication

Independent work

Project planning

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

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

B.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a metals focus

Tools

JMP

Mini-Tab

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATI is seeking a Technology Engineer to manage melting processes and quality, driving Right First Time metrics and solving deviation-related issues. You will learn ATI melting processes, build strong customer and cross-functional team relationships, and contribute to site-wide technical excellence.

With a background in Metallurgical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering, you will apply SPC, data analysis, and hands-on shop-floor collaboration to improve safety, equipment performance, and product