Process Engineer

BASIC QUALIFICATIONSEmployees 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.1 plus years working in manufacturing environmentB.S. degree in Engineering SPECIFICALLY Metallurgical or Materials Science Engineering PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSApplicable investment casting experience preferredKnowledge of MS OfficeExcellent written & oral communications skillsAbility to work in a self-directed or team environment with strong organizational skills Working knowledge of statistical analysis Strong analytical abilitiesSix Sigma Green Belt training preferredAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and create project plans. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the customer and/or management. DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Process Engineer to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program (free local gym membership) as well as other discounted benefitsAnticipated Pay Range: $80-120k per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.JOB SUMMARYThis position will support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives and assume direct responsibility for integrity of assigned products. This position will also establish and maintain external and internal customer interaction to understand technical requirements and resolve issues; prepare part specific work instructions, maintain knowledge of job cost and develop / implement appropriate plans to improve profitability and reduce cost through process improvement activity.ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet’s value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.Wear all required personal protective equipment.Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook).Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.Attend all EH&S training.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Job FunctionsPart specific job responsibility of a portfolio of assigned products and understanding of technical requirements. Develops a metallurgically sound process via the use of DOE/statistical methods for each part. Prepares new and/or updates appropriate waxing, dipping, foundry service, and casting process instructions.Communication with the customer on a regular basis.Conceives, evaluates and implements process engineering experiments, new product introduction part qualifications, cost reduction initiatives, capacity initiatives, and part/process improvement activities.Utilize NDT and destructive testing methods to reduce labor and material costs, improve yields and develop new process techniques. Issue technical reports on all evaluations and development activity.Communicate/interface with all levels of management and manufacturing and establish both internal and external customer and supplier contacts.Utilize basic engineering skills to approach problems analytically and derive sound conclusions. Works with Product Engineer to develop dimensionally stable process which meets metallurgical requirements for yield and customer supplied requirements. Review customer blueprints for detail involving alloy, non-destructive testing and other process related information.Review daily and weekly reject reports and initiates actions to reduce scrap and rework. Have part ownership and participate in cross-functional plant cost reduction initiatives.Compile and submit process approval data to customer and obtain customer approval.Responsible for the disposition of the MRB castings.Perform other miscellaneous assignments or directed by supervision.JOB SPECIFICATIONSPart specific process engineering job responsibility Concurrent engineering with the customer and developing process control plans & PFMEA’sTechnical responsibility for compiling process approval packages and submitting them to the customer; technical support relative to customer dispositionAddressing yield and labor variances relative to quoteSupport manufacturing through yield improvement activityEnsuring proper operations sequence and work instructions are provided to the manufacturing floorParticipating/leading customer conference calls/communicationCompiling data for concessions/prod permits as requiredDeveloping new work instructions on continuous improvement of current work instructionsEvaluating process modeling prior to new process implementation or process improvement Development, build & implementation of new fixture designs and support tool builds Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-20