Design Engineering Process Manager

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The Process Manager, Design Engineering is responsible for managing contract and purchase order reviews, leading pre‑ and post‑production meetings, and coordinating Design Engineering activities. The role ensures accurate cost estimating for new parts, manages design changes, guides method and tooling development, leads problem‑solving efforts, and drives cost reduction and quality improvements across products and processes.

• Prioritize and direct Design Engineering staff to support Engineering and ATI Forged Products objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements supporting business goals.
• Select, train, evaluate, and motivate Design Engineering personnel to develop organizational capability.
• Ensure contract and customer order reviews are completed accurately and timely; ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Prioritize and track progress of estimating projects, new part development, customer orders, and backlog resolution.
• Apply extensive manufacturing expertise to guide cost development, process planning, and technical decision‑making.
• Strengthen organizational understanding of routing, estimating, tooling, and PT cost drivers.
• Maintain and ensure integrity of ERP data entry and process changes.
• Lead and document HPI, pre‑production, and other cross‑functional meetings to identify and drive actions.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and customers to promote trust, transparency, and high ethical standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, or related preferred).
• 7+ years of engineering experience in heavy manufacturing or aerospace industries.

• Strong understanding of forging, heat‑treating, machining, and NDT processes.
• Experience managing contract/order reviews and interpreting customer technical requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering, technical staff, or cross‑functional project teams.
• Proven ability to develop or improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and routings.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and managing accurate process data.

• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills with a track record of driving measurable improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with all organizational levels and customers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and project backlogs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong business judgment and decision‑making capability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and operational excellence.

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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