Summer 2027 Process Engineer - Metallurgy Intern

ATI • Monroe, NC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

ATI Specialty Materials is offering a 10-week Summer 2027 Process Engineering – Metallurgy internship at its Baker’s South facility in Monroe, North Carolina. The intern will work with Engineering and Operations teams to analyze manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and address metallurgical challenges. The work applies materials science and metallurgy coursework to projects supporting product consistency, process improvement, and manufacturing performance. Project assignments may include optimizing forge sizes and removal envelopes, investigating batches with poor sonic performance, supporting cut-quality improvements, analyzing manufacturing data, and developing practical solutions to quality concerns. The internship is intended for rising juniors and seniors pursuing relevant undergraduate studies. ATI notes a potential opportunity to transition into a full-time Process Metallurgy or Process Engineering position after graduation. ATI does not provide immigration sponsorship for company positions and provides equal employment opportunities, including reasonable accommodations in the hiring process upon request.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends or potential causes of process variation.
• Interest in manufacturing processes, metallurgy, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and shop-floor environment.

Nice To Haves

• Rising junior or senior preferred.
• Coursework or academic experience in materials science and metallurgy.

Responsibilities

• Optimize forge sizes and removal envelopes to improve product quality and bring material within required tolerances.
• Analyze batches with poor sonic performance, including indications or reduced scan speeds, to investigate potential causes.
• Support cut-quality improvement initiatives involving abrasive and band saws.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for process and product improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to investigate quality concerns and develop practical solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed