Engineer II, Technology (Process Engineer)

Essential Functions

• Internal/external technical contact for complete melting and remelting process for nickel base, cobalt base, and specialty steel alloys.
• This includes raw materials, vacuum induction melting (VIM), electroslag remelting (ESR), and vacuum arc remelting (VAR).
• Provide support for formulation, conditioning, and preparatory operations.
• Maintenance and standardization of operating instructions, mill instructions, and related equipment recipes.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain statistical process control (SPC) limits for key products and processes within the melt and remelt departments.
• Provide technical support in resolving process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Lead or participate in customer audits of ATI manufacturing facilities and supplier facilities.
• Develop an understanding of melting/remelting equipment capabilities and applications as well as evaluate impact of melt parameter changes/process improvements.
• Develop an understanding of various alloys and their specific melt related characteristics and behaviors.
• 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 that support several value streams using Plan-Do-Check-Act approach.
• Utilize statistical data analysis, process modeling, and sub/full-scale trials to support initiatives.
• Lead or participate in team-based continuous improvement activities including risk assessments (RAA), problem solving reports (PSR), process audits, and standard work.
• Timely communication of results to management, operations, colleagues, and customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations.
• Support internal/external customers by analyzing process data, chemistry data, and non-destructive testing data.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or PHD in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering or related field
• Internships and/or co-op work experience in a metals-related industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Process or product engineering experience or higher education related to Ni/Co-base superalloys and/or specialty steels.
• Working knowledge of cast-wrought processing (i.e., conventional primary melting, secondary remelting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.).
• Statistical data analysis experience using JMP, Mini-Tab, or related software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Skills

• Strong technical background with a focus on metals, processing, and structure/property relationships.
• Technical writing/oral presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills at all levels.
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts and requirements to non-technical personnel in a clear, concise manner.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Uses scientifically rigorous, data driven approach to problem solving.
• Able to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining composure and meeting established deadlines.