Requirements:

+4 years of applicable experienceDegree/HNC or equivalent in Engineering disciplineTooling design and/or CAD experienceInjection moulding and/or ceramics processing experienceKnowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and HBSHigh level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)Ability to prepare and write reports.Good judgment and decision makingCommunication and Team working skills Meticulous with good attention to detailExcellent organisational and planning skills

 

An opportunity has arisen within the Engineering department for a Ceramic Core Product Engineer, reporting to the Core Technical Manager. As the business grows and the department expands, this position is key to driving technical improvements in our ceramic cores, bringing in new and more challenging product, on time and at the right cost.

                

Job role:

Technical responsibility for a portfolio of new and existing Ceramic Cores:

Support production of high quality Ceramic CoresEnsure the product and process area is always evolving in a state of continuous improvement, to allow our product to meet the challenges of the customers advanced designs and market differentiation.Reduce product related scrap and rework through root cause analysisImplement and maintain best practices through all engineering activities.

 

Key responsibilities:

Understanding of production planning and controlUnderstanding of CAE to include CNC machining, CAD and/or 3D modellingWorking knowledge of basic Manufacturing Systems Understanding of Quality Tools and their practical applicationDemonstrate good communication skills at different levels within Howmet’s, Customers and Supplier’s organisations Deliver a ceramic core that meets the process and dimensional requirements of the castings, ensuring that the product is dimensionally in control and capable of meeting product volume without rework and scrapProduce qualification reports and reports of scrap and rework analysisContinuous improvement and maintaining dimensional processes Interaction with customers and internal technical staff to understand technical requirements and resolve issues Programme management of individual parts Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and root cause analysisCost reduction through process improvements