Summer 2027 Process Engineer

About the Role

2027 Process Engineering - Metallurgy Internship at ATI Specialty Materials

• Location: Monroe, NC - Baker’s South
• Program Duration: 10 Weeks | Summer 2027
• Target Students: Rising Juniors & Seniors - Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related Engineering disciplines

What You’ll Work On

Depending on your project assignment, you may:

• Optimize forge sizes and removal envelopes to improve product quality and bring material within required tolerances.
• Conduct data analysis on batches with poor sonic performance, including indications or reduced scan speeds, to investigate potential causes.
• Support cut quality improvement initiatives involving abrasive and band saws.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for process and product improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to investigate quality concerns and develop practical solutions.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience applying materials science and metallurgy principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with forging, product tolerances, and material removal processes.
• Experience using data analysis to investigate product quality and process performance.
• Exposure to sonic inspection performance and quality-related manufacturing challenges.
• Experience supporting cut quality improvements involving abrasive and band saw equipment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams on real-world manufacturing projects.
• Experience developing practical solutions to process and product quality challenges.
• Potential opportunity to transition into a full-time Process Metallurgy or Process Engineering position at ATI after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Rising junior or senior preferred.
• Coursework or academic experience in materials science and metallurgy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends or potential causes of process variation.
• Interest in manufacturing processes, metallurgy, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Willingness to work in a manufacturing and shop-floor environment.