Process Engineer - Core Process Owner - Plant 3

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

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