Summary:
ATI is currently looking for a Metallurgical Engineer (Engineer II) at our Irvine, CA location. The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for developing materials application, forged product and manufacturing related technologies using fundamentals of engineering foundations and material science. A successful Metallurgical Engineer will review customer inquiries to assess ATI’s ability to achieve customer requirements. The Metallurgical Engineer will collaborate on cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to trouble shoot and resolve issues when they arise.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in providing technical input and metallurgical guidance with proper evaluation by applying fundamentals of materials science and engineering to the Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing staff for process design and production execution.
- Under guidance of the Sr Manager, plan and work on technology assessment and or development programs with an objective to improve productivity and quality, increase forged product performance, and develop products for increased market share.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers and or internal Sales/ Marketing and Engineering teams to develop or qualify a new material to support market growth potential, forged component for increased market share, and predictive modeling capability as a value-add proposition to the customers to improve product performance.
- Help plan and execute production-type special projects under contract with commercial or governmental customers.
- Participate, coordinate and guide project deliverables across forged products business locations and various ATI locations through periodic reports and informal meetings.
- Report and present the progress of key projects to the senior leadership from Engineering, Marketing/ Sales, Manufacturing, while assuring efforts are timely and within approved budget.
- Assist Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing as requested in all areas requiring metallurgical expertise including visits to customers, preparing proposals, and participation in meetings regarding specific parts or processes.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
Additional Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer competency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, organized with the ability to work as part of a team
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
- 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- 20 days of paid vacation time based on work experience, along with 11 paid holidays
- Performance bonus
- Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Preferred Qualifications
Summary:
ATI is currently looking for a Metallurgical Engineer (Engineer II) at our Irvine, CA location. The Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for developing materials application, forged product and manufacturing related technologies using fundamentals of engineering foundations and material science. A successful Metallurgical Engineer will review customer inquiries to assess ATI’s ability to achieve customer requirements. The Metallurgical Engineer will collaborate on cross-functional teams including sales, manufacturing, and quality assurance to trouble shoot and resolve issues when they arise.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in providing technical input and metallurgical guidance with proper evaluation by applying fundamentals of materials science and engineering to the Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing staff for process design and production execution.
- Under guidance of the Sr Manager, plan and work on technology assessment and or development programs with an objective to improve productivity and quality, increase forged product performance, and develop products for increased market share.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers and or internal Sales/ Marketing and Engineering teams to develop or qualify a new material to support market growth potential, forged component for increased market share, and predictive modeling capability as a value-add proposition to the customers to improve product performance.
- Help plan and execute production-type special projects under contract with commercial or governmental customers.
- Participate, coordinate and guide project deliverables across forged products business locations and various ATI locations through periodic reports and informal meetings.
- Report and present the progress of key projects to the senior leadership from Engineering, Marketing/ Sales, Manufacturing, while assuring efforts are timely and within approved budget.
- Assist Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing as requested in all areas requiring metallurgical expertise including visits to customers, preparing proposals, and participation in meetings regarding specific parts or processes.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
Additional Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer competency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, organized with the ability to work as part of a team
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
- 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- 20 days of paid vacation time based on work experience, along with 11 paid holidays
- Performance bonus
- Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong computer competency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, organized with the ability to work as part of a team
ATI Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ATI Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by ATI Inc..
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are described as notably strong, combining an automatic employer contribution with a dollar‑for‑dollar match that together reach a competitive employer funding level, with immediate vesting on the automatic portion.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive with multiple medical plan designs, eligibility beginning the first of the month after hire, and support through HSA and FSA options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions include competitive vacation that grows with tenure, a standard holiday schedule with additional floating days, and paid parental leave.
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What We Do
ATI Inc. specializes in advanced materials, including Ni/Co-base superalloys and specialty steels, serving industries such as Aerospace and Defense. The company also offers services in environmental remediation, research, facility management, construction, and building design.









