Process Engineer - Titanium Melting

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ATI Richland Operations is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Technology team! ATI’s Richland, WA location is critical to many end-markets, including Aerospace and Defense. Our materials enable our customers — and in some cases our customers’ customers — to do amazing things, from operating jet engines at 2800 degrees to equipping our nation's defense, to safely and efficiently transporting highly corrosive liquids and exhaust streams to enabling life-changing medical insights.

We strive to be a flawless performer, earning the first call when there are opportunities to expand our share.

Relocation assistance is available. Richland is known for its  beautiful four seasons, sunshine and amazing Columbia River waterfront. A growing metro area, it has great access to amenities without the big city traffic. It s also consistently ranked as one of Washington s most affordable and safest communities. Come take your next career steps with us at ATI!

The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing melting operations, improving process efficiency, ensuring metallurgical quality, and supporting safe, cost-effective production. The role requires a solid understanding of high-temperature metallurgy, vacuum melting technologies (e.g., VAR, EB) and titanium material behavior.

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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,…