Senior Process Engineer (Metallurgy)
ATI · Monroe, NC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at ATI (metals) in Monroe, NC.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Value stream mapping, SPC
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $77k–$89k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 25 process engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live process postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 32%
- ✓ SPC 32%
- Six Sigma 28%
- Lean 20%
- FDA / GMP 20%
- Team leadership 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: ATI in Monroe
2 other open roles at this site.
- Engineer II, Process · Process
- Engineer II (Conversion Process Engineer) · Process
Full description from ATIAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Act as internal/external technical contact for complete melting process for Titanium base alloys. This includes responsibility for raw materials, Electron Beam Cold Hearth melting (EBCH).
- ◆Provide support for formulation, conditioning, and preparatory operations. Provide technical support in resolving process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
- ◆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 applications as well as evaluate impact of melt parameter changes/process improvements.
- ◆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.
- ◆Communicate results in a timely manner 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
(what we require)
- ✓B.S. in Metallurgical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.
requirements
to shop floor personnel in a clear, concise manner.
- ✓Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as on a team. Project planning skills.
- ✓Uses scientifically rigorous, data driven approach to problem solving.
- ✓Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining composure and meeting established deadlines.
- ✓Open to continuing education opportunities (e.g., remelt modeling, statistical data analysis, technical conferences, etc).
- ✓Statistical data analysis experience using JMP, Mini-Tab, or related software.
- ✓Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
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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Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. .
As a Technology Engineer, you will be instrumental in managing technical and quality aspects of melting, problem solving, and creating solutions that will help with deviations. In this role you will be a facilitator responsible for driving our Right First Time metrics as well as implementing and executing quality plans that will meet conformance and customer needs.
In order to become successful, you’ll have to quickly learn ATI, our melting processes and be able to develop strong relationships with our customers and internal cross-functional teams. In this role, you’ll contribute to the strength of the entire facility and support a world class materials science company with multiple manufacturing operations.
Primary
Preferences ( what we prefer )
- •B.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering with a metals focus.
- •Candidates with additional 3+ years work experience (helpful, but not required).
- •Working knowledge of cast-wrought processing (i.e., conventional primary melting, secondary remelting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Strong technical background, technical writing, and oral presentation skills.
- •Focus on metals, processing, and structure/property relationships.
- •Eager to become a technical expert & primary point of contact in area of responsibility.
- •Comfortable being on the shop floor observing processes, providing guidance, and interfacing with operators.
- •Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and
