Sr Process Engineer I, Technology
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated
- Monroe, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned)This Process Engineering position is responsible for providing technical support to the startup manufacturing facility in Pageland, SC. Essential job functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Product line responsibility for titanium alloy sheet finishing
- Mechanical hot leveler
- Anneal heat treatment
- Precision grinding
- Chemical processing Pickling
- Shear
- Final Inspection
- Lead the development, maintenance and standardization of design safety reviews, operational processes, mill instructions and quality compliance.
- Track critical to quality process metrics and identify opportunities to improve yield, cycle time, and cost.
- Provide technical support to Operations for processing material when obstacles in production arise.
- Develop and maintain operational and metallurgical expertise in thermo-mechanical processing of titanium alloy sheet through experimentation, technical literature review, best practice exchanges across ATI, and attending technical conferences.
- Provide technical support in resolving process-related non-conformances and customer complaints.
- 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. Apply statistical data analysis and thermal/deformation modeling tools as required to support initiatives.
- Lead and participate in team-based, cross-functional continuous improvement activities including risk assessments, problem solving reports, cause/effect diagrams, process audits, and standard work.
- Communicate results to management, colleagues, and customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations.
- Support SRP Product Engineering in the development, evaluation and standardization of titanium alloy sheet and processes.
- Create and implement items, recipes, mill instructions and other quality system documents.
- Provide technical support during customer audits and inquiries.
- S. or M.S. in Material Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Six Sigma Black/Green Belt or related certification preferred.
- Statistical data analysis using JMP, Mini-Tab, or related software.
- Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies preferred.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
- 5+ year process or product engineering industrial experience related to manufacturing titanium alloys preferred.
- Working knowledge of wrought metals processing (i.e., melting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.).