Director, Process & Product Engineering

ATI • Harrison Township, PA

3h

About The Position

ATI is seeking a Director of Product & Process Engineering to support its Specialty Rolled Products business unit in specialty alloy coil finishing. The role is based in Natrona Heights or Vandergrift in the Pittsburgh metro area and requires splitting time between both locations as the role’s duties require.

The Director builds and leads a productive team of technical engineers responsible for product and process development, operations support, and technical customer service for coil finishing. The role also improves alignment between coil and plate teams to support market-driven commercial growth and process-improvement initiatives, with the goals of optimizing yields and quality costs and achieving industry-leading process capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related technical discipline.
• Seven years of product and process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of the critical properties and requirements of specialty materials and the processing needed to achieve them.
• Proven managerial and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with the content and review of industry and customer specifications and requirements.
• Understanding of statistical process control and continuous improvement related to cost of poor quality and conversion costs.
• Highly technically competent, persuasive, and organized.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and ability to learn and use job-related systems.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate degree in metallurgy or equivalent experience.
• Engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience in specialty alloy or metals production.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, maintain, and support the Product & Process Engineering function for the Coil product line.
• Support product portfolio growth by engaging customers and the commercial department, developing optimized process practices, and supporting quality accreditation efforts.
• Interact with external customers, professional organizations, and universities to promote ATI’s capabilities and projects.
• Oversee certification and compliance matters for product, process, and quality specifications.
• Lead the group’s technical direction and help develop and support short- and long-term growth strategies.
• Lead cross-functional teams in planning and implementing programs to optimize product profitability and improve margins.
• Facilitate recruiting and professional development of team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director