Senior R&D Metallurgist Alloy & Process Development

ATI Inc

Monroe, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Conferences, Implants, Intellectual Property Development, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Manufacturing, Materials Planning, Materials Testing, Metallurgy, Patent Applications, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Product Engineering, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Quality Assurance Methodology, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Sales Presentation, Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Technical Leadership, Technical Research, Technology White Papers, Testing, Thermal Analysis, X-Ray Diffraction
LOCATION
Monroe, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Proven to Perform.

From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. Were hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

R&D Engineer - Alloy & Process Innovation

Location: Monroe, NC Full-Time Exempt Individual Contributor or Early Technical Leader

Department: Technology - Research & Development Reports To: Sr. Manager R&D

Design the Future of Performance Materials - With ATI R&D

At ATI, we push the boundaries of whats possible in metal performance. From jet engines that burn hotter to medical implants that heal faster, our materials serve mission-critical industries where failure is not an option.

As an R&D Engineer, youll sit at the intersection of metallurgy, manufacturing, and innovation-designing new alloys, refining advanced processes, and building the technical foundation for ATIs next generation of products. Your curiosity will fuel performance breakthroughs. Your rigor will shape high-stakes applications in aerospace, defense, and energy. Your work will matter.

What Youll Do:

  • Lead alloy and process development projects focusing on Ni-Ti-Co- or Fe-based systems.
  • Develop and implement experimental plans for materials testing, process trials, or property optimization.
  • Analyze microstructure, phase transformation, and mechanical behavior using SEM, EBSD, XRD, or thermal analysis techniques.
  • Collaborate with Technology, Product Engineering, and Operations to scale lab-to-plant transitions and support new product introductions.
  • Present findings in internal reviews, customer briefings, and industry conferences.
  • Draft technical reports, white papers, and R&D proposals that demonstrate ATIs metallurgical leadership.
  • Contribute to patent filings, IP development, and competitive technical benchmarking.

Who You Are:

  • A self-driven problem solver with a passion for metallurgy, materials design, and manufacturing.
  • Adept at hands-on experimentation but capable of connecting theory to practice.
  • Motivated to deliver science-based innovations that work in the real world, not just the lab.

About the Company

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ATI Inc

Searing heat.

Crushing stress.

Blistering corrosion.

Maybe all the above. No matter the challenge, we are our customer’s first call. That’s because at ATI, we solve the world’s challenges through materials science. For more than a hundred years, we’ve been meeting challenges for customers whose systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer — anywhere on, above, or below the earth. Our materials enable our customers to do amazing things, from operating jet engines at 2800 degrees Fahrenheit, to equipping our nation's defense, to safely and efficiently transporting highly corrosive liquids and exhaust streams, to enabling life-changing medical insights. When you need materials to go further and faster, in the most extreme conditions, ATI is proven to perform. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @atimaterials for ATI's latest news and updates!

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
https://www.atimaterials.com/