Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institutionEmployees 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 IndustrialExperience working in a Casting or Core Manufacturing environmentPrevious internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environmentStrong verbal, written, and analytical skillsKnowledge of MS OfficeAble to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organizations skillsKnowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving

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 scaleOptimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfullyAnticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes nextOperational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutionsOrganization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goalsInfluence--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 stakeholdersData informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actionsPrioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points existRelationship--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