Senior R&D Metallurgist; Alloy & Process Development

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R&D Engineer - Alloy & Process Innovation

Location:

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

Department:
Technology - Research & Development

Reports To:

R&D or Technology Director

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

At ATI, we push the boundaries of what's 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, you'll sit at the intersection of metallurgy, manufacturing, and innovation-designing new alloys, refining advanced processes, and building the technical foundation for ATI's 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 You'll Do

• Lead alloy and process development projects, focusing on Ni-, Ti-, Co-, or Fe-based systems, powder metallurgy, or additive manufacturing (AM).
• 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 ATI's 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.

Basic Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 0-6 years of industrial or academic research experience (co-op/internship/postdoc included).
• Demonstrated background in one or more of the following:
• Alloy development (Ni-based superalloys, Ti alloys, steels)
• Advanced remelting (VIM, VAR, ESR, PAM)
• Powder metallurgy or AM technologies
• Microstructural characterization and property analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with thermodynamic modeling (Thermo-Calc, Pandat), finite element analysis, or process simulation tools.
• Knowledge of heat treatment effects, creep/fatigue behavior, or corrosion performance.
• Track record of publishing, presenting, or contributing to technical standards or patents.
• Familiarity with manufacturing scale-up, root cause investigations, or customer-driven development.

Why Join ATI R&D?

• Research with Impact:
  Your ideas won't sit on a shelf-they'll be forged, tested, and put into service on mission-critical platforms.
• State-of-the-Art Labs & Pilot Equipment:
  Work in an environment designed for discovery, failure, and iteration.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with experts across technology, operations, and external customers.
• Growth & Autonomy:
  Shape your own development while contributing to company-shaping innovations.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Strong salary, bonus opportunities, and generous benefits.

Career Pathways

Successful R&D Engineers at ATI have advanced into:

• Senior and Principal R&D roles
• Product Engineering Leadership
• Technical Fellow/Subject Matter Expert tracks
• Innovation Program Management

Work Environment

• Primarily based in lab or technical office setting; occasional support at manufacturing sites.
• Travel: ~10-15%, including technical conferences and customer site visits.

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