Position : Engineer I, Technology (Process Engineer)

Location : Monroe, NC

Requisition ID: : 24-3115

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We are currently hiring a Process Engineer in the Remelt department of ATI’s Specialty Materials business unit. This position will be based in Monroe, NC. As the Process Engineer within ATI’s Specialty Materials business unit you will be responsible for technical expertise in various process within the Remelt department, act as a technical subject matter expert across the organization (commercial, maintenance, operations), review, write, and document process, and lead technical customer related R&D activities.

In order to become successful, you must quickly learn ATI, our customers, products, processes, and procedures. This position initially will take a ‘hands-on’ approach to production and remelting procedures to gain a high level of knowledge of these processes. A strong cotinuous improvement mindset, the ability to work independently, and a strong teamwork mindset are crucial for this role.

Additional Responsibilities

• Internal/external technical contact for various processes including electroslag remelting (ESR) and vacuum arc remelting (VAR). Provide support for conditioning and preparatory operations.

• Develop and maintain technical expertise in remelting processes of Ni/Co-base superalloys and specialty steels through experimentation, technical literature review, best practice exchanges across the company and attending technical conferences.

• 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 remelt department.

• 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.

• Coordinate with Product Engineering and R&D in the development, evaluation, and standardization of new products and processes.

• Direct product line responsibility as opportunities arise including ingot finished goods.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science & Engineering .

• 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.)

• Six Sigma or related certification preferred.

• 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.

• Ability 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.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining composure and meeting established deadlines.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

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Status

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Onsite