Process Engineer - Metallurgy

ATI • Monroe, NC

7h

About The Position

ATI is seeking to hire a Senior Process Engineer to support our Specialty
Materials business unit. This position will be based in Monroe, NC.

As a Senior Process Engineer you will be responsible for providing post-melt
technical support to Monroe, NC and Richburg, SC manufacturing facilities. This
will include all hot rolling, forging, and similar post-melt processes. Radial
Forging experience is strongly preferred for this role.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science (Metals Focused)

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience with process or product engineering industrial experience related to manufacturing Ni/Fe/Co-base, titanium and/or specialty steels alloys
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies
• Working knowledge of wrought metals processing (i.e., melting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.).
• Possesses an understanding and ability to clearly explain metallurgical principles critical to metals processing (e.g., recrystallization, strengthening mechanisms, and microstructure-property relationships)
• Application of thermal/deformation modeling tools to solve problems and optimize processes preferred
• Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or related certification

Responsibilities

• Internal/external technical contact for thermo-mechanical processing operations primarily focused on GFM radial forging.
• Provide technical support to Operations for processing material when obstacles in production arise.
• Provide technical support for outside conversion operations and internal Conversion Services as required.
• Develop and maintain operational and metallurgical expertise in thermo-mechanical processing of Ni/Fe/Co-base, titanium, and specialty steel alloys through experimentation, technical literature review, best practice exchanges across ATI, and attending technical conferences.
• Provide backup support for Monroe, NC open-die press forging operations.
• Product line responsibility for Nickel/Specialty Steel alloy reroll billet. Track critical to quality process metrics and identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, and cost.
• Maintenance and standardization of hot working operating and mill instructions.
• Provide technical support in resolving process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
• 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. Apply statistical data analysis and thermal/deformation modeling tools as required to support initiatives.
• Lead and participate in team-based, cross-functional continuous improvement activities including risk assessments, problem solving reports, cause/effect diagrams, process audits, and standard work.
• Communicate results to management, colleagues, and customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations.
• Support Product Engineering and R&D in the development, evaluation and standardization of new products and processes.
• Create and implement items, recipes, mill instructions and other quality system documents.
• Provide technical support during customer audits and inquiries.

What This Job Offers

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