• Process Engineer - Casting Process Owner

    Howmet Aerospace (Laporte, IN)


    Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in La Porte, Indiana is seeking a 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 superalloy investment casting process. Requirement of the position also include support of manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives, assumes responsibility for integrity of product, establishes and maintains external & internal customer contacts.

    Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

    + S u p p o rt ma n u fact u r i n g i n t he proce s s i ng o f ca s t i n g s t h ro u g h a l l o p e rati o n s.

    + M a i nta i n cus t o mer re l at i o n sh i ps t h ro u g h j o i nt re s o l uti o n o f i ssu e s.

    + S p e c i f i c a t i on/ w ork i ns tr ucti o n r e v i ew f o r mold wrap, mold preheat, casting, and post cast cooling processes.

    + T ra i n i n g and accreditation o f d e p a r t m e n t al casting technicians.

    + P ro v i de d i recti o n to ma n u f act u r i ng i n the e v e n t of i nt e rru p ted or i nc o m p l ete process i n g o f mat e r i a l .

    + Provide direction to Maintenance and Instrumentation technicians on acceptable repair and calibration for process acceptance.

    + S tatistic a l a n a l y s i s to e ns u re co n trol o f cu r re n tl y i d e nti f i ed k ey i n p ut v ari a b l es a l o n g w i th d e te r m i n a t i on o f fut u re v ari a b l es.

    + M a i nta i n and impro v e p r oc e ss rec o rds.

    + E ns u re adh e re n ce to a l l process sp e c i f i cati o ns.

    + P e r f o r ms oth e r w o r k -related d u t i es as ass i g n e d.

    + S er v es as the q u a li ty d e s i g n e e for re l e a s i n g e q u i p me n t to produ c t i on a ft e r prescr i b e d te s t i n g .

    Basic Qualifications:

    + A minimum of a Bachelor of Schience in Engineering degree.

    + 1 year experience in molten metal processing.

    + 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.

    + This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Materials Schience and Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering degree.

    + Familiarity with nickel based super-alloy metallurgy.

    + Knowledge of MS Office, excellent written & oral communication skills, able to work in a self- directed or team environment & have good organizational skills.

    + Experience with statistical data analysis.

    + Experience in synchronous manufacturing and Kaizens.

    •Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.

     

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