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Design Engineer, Level I

ATI
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Proven to Perform.

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

Position Summary

As a Design Engineer this position will be responsible for design, modeling, estimation-related work, and support of manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate would thrive in a fast-paced environment where extreme attention to detail is required and expected.

Position Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

  • Read and interpret customer blueprints and specifications.
  • Design forging configurations and tooling.
  • Run simulations to optimize the forging shapes & forging conditions.
  • Work with die manufacturers to specify and manufacture tooling.
  • Manufacturing operations support.
  • Communicate and provide information/documents to other departments.
  • Investigate and analyze data to drive accurate root cause and corrective action efforts.
  • Perform any assigned special R&D projects.
  • Perform inspection of forgings and tooling.

Essential Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical skills to analyze and resolve difficult problems effectively and implement long term solutions.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
  • Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS (Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience will be considered)

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  • Familiarity and proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD and/or Siemens NX12 (Unigraphics) is preferred).
  • Experience with FEA Modeling (SFTC Deform) is preferred.

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

  • It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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