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Engineer II, Technology (Metallurgy)

ATI

Irvine, CA · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

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.