Process Engineer - Casting Process Owner (Finance)
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Engineering degree is required.
- One-year experience in molten metal processing.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Materials Science and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering degree.
- Experience with precision casting processes.
- Familiarity with third party quality system accreditation programs (e.g. ISO, Nadcap) is preferred, but not a prerequisite.
- Familiarity with nickel based super-alloy metallurgy is also preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Office, excellent written & oral communications skills, able to work in a self- directed or team environment & have good organizational skills.
- Experience with statistical data analysis.
- Experience in synchronous manufacturing and Kaizens.
This position is responsible for process monitoring and improvement of the vacuum investment casting process. Requirements of the position also include support of manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives, assumes responsibility for integrity of product, establishes and maintains external & internal customer contacts.
Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Support manufacturing in the processing of castings through all operations.
- Maintain customer relationships through joint resolution of issues.
- Specification / work instruction review for mold wrap, mold preheat, casting, and post cast cooling processes.
- Training and accreditation of departmental casting technicians.
- Provide direction to manufacturing in the event of interrupted or incomplete processing of material.
- Provide direction to Maintenance and Instrumentation technicians on acceptable repair and calibration for process acceptance.
- Statistical analysis to ensure control of currently identified key input variables along with determination of future variables.
- Maintain and improve process records.
- Ensure adherence to all process specifications.
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
- Serves as the quality designee for releasing equipment to production after prescribed testing.
