We are currently seeking to hire a Product Engineer within our Specialty Materials business unit. This position will be based in Richburg, NC.
As a Product Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the relationship and processes between external customers, sales, process engineering, and operations. This is a full life-cycle role that ultimately is responsible for the product delivered to our customers.
A successful Product Engineer will learn ATI's business culture, process and products, successfully manage interactions between internal and external groups, and will possess a continuous improvement mindset.
Additional Responsibilities- Review customer specifications and support sales teams by approving customer quotes
- Create and implement items, recipes, mill instructions and other quality system documents for Titanium and Specialty products
- Review deviations and non-conformances and determine root causes to prevent recurrence
- Support certifications and testing of Titanium and Specialty Steel orders and shipments
- Become company and industry recognized metallurgical expert in Titanium and Specialty Steel and the manufacturing process of these alloys
- Utilize Continuous Improvement tools throughout the manufacturing process of Titanium and Specialty Steel products, leading to increased yield, better quality, and reduced costs
- Plan, execute, and manage product/process continuous improvement programs that support several Value Streams using Plan-Do-Check[1]Act approach.
- Propose and defend project concepts for new products, cost savings, quality improvement, and process innovation. Collaborate with technology and research colleagues across ATI
- Provide technical support to sales, planning, operations, and quality on their function to facilitate the manufacture of product
- Communicate results to management, colleagues, and customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations
- Maintain industry expertise and current knowledge of developments in Titanium and Specialty Steel metallurgy
Basic Qualifications- BS in materials science, mechanical engineering or related discipline
Preferred Qualifications- Process or product engineering experience related to Nickel, Titanium and/or Specialty Steels
- Working knowledge of wrought processing (i.e., conventional melting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.)
Experience Preferred:- Minimum 3-year process or product engineering experience related to Nickel, Titanium and/or Specialty Steels. Working knowledge of wrought processing (i.e., conventional melting, press forging, radial forging, hot rolling, conditioning, heat treatment, etc.) preferred.
Essential skills- Must be comfortable meeting with customers, presenting at technical meetings, and be willing to travel (2-4 times per year).
- Must be enthusiastic, excited about tackling challenges, and comfortable with working in a continuous improvement environment.
- Strong technical background
- Technical writing/oral presentation skills.
- 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.
- 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.
