Senior R&D Metallurgist (Alloy & Process Development)

ATI • Monroe, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Proven to Perform.
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R&D Engineer – Alloy & Process Innovation

Location: Monroe, NC | Full-Time | Exempt | Individual Contributor or Early
Technical Leader

Department: Technology – Research & Development
Reports To: Sr. Manager, R&D

Design the Future of Performance Materials – With ATI R&D

At ATI, we push the boundaries of what’s possible in metal performance. From jet
engines that burn hotter to medical implants that heal faster, our materials
serve mission-critical industries where failure is not an option.

As an R&D Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of metallurgy, manufacturing,
and innovation—designing new alloys, refining advanced processes, and building
the technical foundation for ATI’s next generation of products. Your curiosity
will fuel performance breakthroughs. Your rigor will shape high-stakes
applications in aerospace, defense, and energy. Your work will matter.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0–6 years of industrial or academic research experience (co-op/internship/postdoc included).
• Demonstrated background in one or more of the following: Alloy development (Ni-based superalloys, Ti alloys, steels) Advanced remelting (VIM, VAR, ESR, PAM) Microstructural characterization and property analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with thermodynamic modeling (Thermo-Calc, Pandat), finite element analysis, or process simulation tools.
• Knowledge of heat treatment effects, creep/fatigue behavior, or corrosion performance.
• Track record of publishing, presenting, or contributing to technical standards or patents.
• Familiarity with manufacturing scale-up, root cause investigations, or customer-driven development.

Responsibilities

• Lead alloy and process development projects, focusing on Ni-, Ti-, Co-, or Fe-based systems.
• Develop and implement experimental plans for materials testing, process trials, or property optimization.
• Analyze microstructure, phase transformation, and mechanical behavior using SEM, EBSD, XRD, or thermal analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with Technology, Product Engineering, and Operations to scale lab-to-plant transitions and support new product introductions.
• Present findings in internal reviews, customer briefings, and industry conferences.
• Draft technical reports, white papers, and R&D proposals that demonstrate ATI’s metallurgical leadership.
• Contribute to patent filings, IP development, and competitive technical benchmarking.

Benefits

• Research with Impact: Your ideas won’t sit on a shelf—they’ll be forged, tested, and put into service on mission-critical platforms.
• State-of-the-Art Labs & Pilot Equipment: Work in an environment designed for discovery, failure, and iteration.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with experts across technology, operations, and external customers.
• Growth & Autonomy: Shape your own development while contributing to company-shaping innovations.
• Competitive Compensation: Strong salary, bonus opportunities, and generous benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree