Senior Process Engineer (Metallurgy)

About the role

As a Technology Engineer, you will be instrumental in managing technical and quality aspects of melting, problem solving, and creating solutions that help with deviations. You will drive Right First Time metrics and implement quality plans to meet conformance and customer needs. This role involves developing strong relationships with customers and internal cross-functional teams, contributing to the strength of the entire facility, and supporting a world-class materials science company with multiple manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Act as internal/external technical contact for the complete melting process for Titanium base alloys, including responsibility for raw materials and Electron Beam Cold Hearth melting (EBCH).
• Provide support for formulation, conditioning, and preparatory operations.
• Resolve process-related non-conformances and customer complaints through technical support.
• Support the 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.
• Lead or participate in customer audits of ATI manufacturing facilities and supplier facilities, team-based continuous improvement activities including risk assessments (RAA), problem-solving reports (PSR), process audits, and standard work.
• Develop an understanding of various alloys and their specific melt-related characteristics and behaviors, melting/remelting equipment capabilities, and evaluate the impact of melt parameter changes/process improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to develop improvements to manufacturing processes and standards that enhance safety, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Plan, execute, and manage product/process continuous improvement programs using the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach. Utilize statistical data analysis, process modeling, and sub/full-scale trials to support initiatives.
• Communicate results in a timely manner to management, operations, colleagues, and customers through written reports and oral presentations.
• Support internal/external customers by analyzing process data, chemistry data, and non-destructive testing data.

Requirements

• B.S. in Metallurgical, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• B.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a metals focus (preferred).
• 3+ years of work experience (helpful but not required).
• Working knowledge of cast-wrought processing (e.g., conventional primary melting, secondary remelting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment) preferred.

Skills

• Strong technical background, technical writing, and oral presentation skills.
• Focus on metals, processing, and structure/property relationships.
• Eagerness to become a technical expert and primary point of contact in your area of responsibility.
• Comfortable being on the shop floor observing processes, providing guidance, and interfacing with operators.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and requirements to shop floor personnel clearly and concisely.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and on a team.
• Project planning skills.
• Scientifically rigorous, data-driven approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining composure and meeting deadlines.
• Open to continuing education opportunities (e.g., remelt modeling, statistical data analysis, technical conferences).
• Statistical data analysis experience using JMP, Mini-Tab, or related software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).