Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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 SUMMARY

The Process Engineer is responsible for development and implementation of product into the manufacturing operation to meet production requirements and quoted cost.  This includes process/method definition, development, and ownership with major emphasis on operations support.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Troubleshoot operations including but not limited to fixturing/clamping issues, program and/or parameter issues and expendable tooling issues until problem is resolved.

Design fixturing using the fixture maintenance program or any other mistake proofing method to increase yields on high scrap operations/programs to support scrap reduction initiatives and reduce human error.

Time study jobs to balance and define operator standard work.  Generate standard work charts and process capacity table and compare actual performance to quoted estimates in current cost models.

Utilize SPC charts and other process capability methods to increase first time yields to within quoted standards.

Perform process planning and development of newly awarded product (NPI), to include tooling procurement, standard routings, bill of materials, etc.

Use data analysis tools (Power BI) process to identify gaps in shop floor performance to standard and make appropriate method improvements to bridge/close gaps.  This to include scrap and rework costs.

Use APQP tool to identify, reduce risks of scrap and escapes.

Assist in cost estimating effort for repeat production jobs as well as for all new product introduction (NPI) requests.

Implement and participate in cost saving initiatives.

Act as technical liaison with customer, suppliers and other Howmet plants in regard to processes, purchase orders, specifications and customer drawings as issues arise.

Research, analysis and cost justification of equipment procurement.

Actively participate in continuous improvement events and initiatives.

Provide technical support to the shop floor personnel.

Basic Qualifications 
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering 
Minimum of 2 years engineering or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a machining, aerospace or industrial gas turbines operation
Aerospace specification knowledge 
Master’s degree in a technical field 
Ability to solve problems and identify root cause and corrective action(s).
Proficient in Microsoft Office software and CAD cam programs 
Working knowledge of statistical processing analysis tools
Training and Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools

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• 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.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit