Titanium Process Technology Engineer

internalati; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI in Monroe, NC seeks an Engineer to optimize titanium melt technology and support processes for yield, cost and productivity improvements on existing and new assets.

Responsibilities include process ownership for remelting operations, developing flow paths and documentation, and providing technical support from quote to shipment for cast ingot products, while driving data-driven problem solving and shop-floor improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in materials science, metallurgy, or related field.
• Experience with statistical data analysis using JMP or Minitab.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; CAD knowledge is a plus.
• 2+ years in industrial metals manufacturing or related engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide melt process technical support for titanium remelting operations.
• Own projects and coordinate with internal and external customers in aerospace/defense.
• Develop process instructions and maintain specifications and documentation.
• Support process deviations, CPS/CTQ metrics and shop-floor improvements.
• Collaborate to improve safety, quality, productivity and costs.
• Assist in new product/process development through standardization and audits.

Education

B.S./M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Statistical data analysis software (JMP, Mini-Tab)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CAD knowledge

Tools

JMP

Mini-Tab

CAD

Excel

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're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

We're seeking a driven Engineer for a pivotal role within our technology department in Monroe, NC. This role will be responsible for optimizing Titanium melt technology and supporting processes to safely implement yield, cost and productivity improvements with new and existing assets.

Primary Purpose of this Job

This Process Engineering position is responsible for providing melt process technical support to Monroe, NC manufacturing facilities.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned)

Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Technical responsibility / project ownership covering titanium remelting operations, with downstream customers both internal to ATI and external customers in the aerospace and defense industries.
• Develop and maintain process instructions in support of process compliance.
• Provide technical product support from quote-to-shipment for cast ingot products. Develop flow paths, recipes, review specifications, and manage product documentation.
• Provide technical support in resolving process-related deviations and customer complaints.
• Track critical-to-quality (CTQ) metrics and implement statistical process control (SPC) programs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through daily shop floor walks and interactions with Operations, Maintenance and Quality personnel.
• Collaborate with other metallurgical engineers and the Quality and Operations organizations to develop and lead improvements to manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety, product quality, productivity, and cost.
• Support new product- and new process-development, from concept and evaluation through standardization.
• Provide technical support during customer audits and inquiries.

Minimum Job Requirements (Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered)

Education & Training Required:

• B.S. or M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Statistical data analysis using JMP, Mini-Tab, or related software.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Knowledge of CAD is considered a plus.

Experience Required:

• 2+ years of industrial metals manufacturing experience.
  • Process or product engineering industrial experience related to manufacturing Ni/Co-base superalloys, Ti alloys, or specialty steels preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities typically required to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Working knowledge of liquid metal processing of Ni/Co-base superalloys, Ti alloys, and specialty steels. Possesses an understanding and ability to clearly explain measured process data with metallurgical theory.
• Utilizes scientifically rigorous, data driven approach to problem solving. Embraces root cause problem solving and carefully considers the risks associated with enacting long-term countermeasures.
• Strong communicator with demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts and requirements to shop floor personnel as well as senior management.

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.

It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions. 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.