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ATI · 2 weeks ago

Process Engineer - Titanium Melting

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

ATI is a leading company in materials science, known for its high-performance products across various industries. The Process Engineer will be responsible for optimizing titanium melting operations, improving process efficiency, and ensuring metallurgical quality while collaborating with multiple teams to support safe and cost-effective production.

AerospaceIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, monitor, and optimize titanium melting processes, including vacuum arc remelting (VAR) and electron beam (EB)

Analyze process parameters and product quality data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction

Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and technical reports

Ensure all processes comply with internal quality standards and applicable industry regulations (e.g., AS9100)

Lead root cause analyses for process deviations or nonconformances

Evaluate and integrate new technologies and equipment to enhance process capabilities

Provide technical training and guidance to production staff and operators

Participate in capital projects, including equipment commissioning and process validation

Qualification

High-temperature metallurgyVacuum melting technologiesTitanium material behaviorData analysisProcess modelingStatistical process controlVAR meltingEB meltingLean manufacturingRoot cause analysisMicrosoft OfficeTechnical writingOral presentation skills

Required

B.S. in Metallurgical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or other relevant engineering discipline

3 years of experience in a high-temperature metal processing environment (preferably titanium or reactive metals)

Understanding of melting operations, especially in vacuum environments

Experience with data analysis, process modeling, or statistical process control

Ability to travel as needed to support other ATI operations

Preferred

Experience in VAR, EB melting, or other specialty melting technologies

Knowledge of lean manufacturing

Familiarity with aerospace or medical-grade quality standards

Hands on experience with root cause analysis tools

Benefits

A top 401K plan, including company match

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs

15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays

Performance bonus

Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance