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Howmet Aerospace Process Engineer - Casting Process Owner - Campus Hire - 300001451128454 in La Porte, Indiana
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer- Casting Process Owner to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in La Porte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.
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 and 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.
Basic Qualifications: * Must be currently enrolled and achieve bachelor's degree from an accredited institution before hire date, with preference given to Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering. * 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: * 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 and oral communications skills, able to work in a self- directed or team environment and have good organizational skills. * Working knowledge of statistical analysis including statistical tools (Mini-Tab, SAS JMP, SAS EG, etc.). * Six Sigma Experience (preferably a minimum of a green belt), Lean Manufacturing a plus. * Strong analytical abilities. * 1 year of experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. * Experience with statistical data analysis. * Experience in synchronous manufacturing and Kaizens.
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.