Process Engineer - Core Process Owner - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace

Location: Whitehall or Morristown
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

MS Office
Six Sigma

About the role

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace, Engines currently seeks a dynamic Process Engineer to fill the role of Process Owner - Core! The position will be located in Whitehall, Michigan across our Plants 1 and 3, and 10 as part of the Whitehall Casting Operation.

Job Roles

Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions
Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Job Responsibilities

25% Travel expected to the Morristown, TN Core Manufacturing Facililty
Development and improvement of core processes
Assistance in the implementation of quality programs
Review and monitoring of core quality metrics
% Scrap produced, quality standard
Prepares periodic reports on the activities carried out
Review and prepare Core area procedures
Analyze service and production standards and limitations
Restructure PCs for easy understanding
Interact with quality and support departments on quality issues and specifications requested in Core processes
Interpret PCs, acceptable guides and defects
Help Casting plants, Clients and/or Suppliers with Core problems
Find solutions to maintain product flow
Support and implement continuous improvement projects to improve quality and production standards
Maintain communication with clients and suppliers to ensure the quality of the core product
Report defects and questions to the supplier for investigation
Perform all assigned functions as required by the engineering manager of the core area
Provide support in the correct development of engineering projects

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the following disciplines preferred: Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Industrial
Experience working in a Casting or Core Manufacturing environment
Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environment
Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills
Knowledge of MS Office
Able to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organizations skills
Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving

About Howmet Aerospace

Manufactures high-performance metal components for aerospace and transportation.

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