Process Engineer - Plant 5 - Ti-Cast - Whitehall, MI

Job Description

Job Description

This position will be located in our Plant 5, Ti-Cast Operation, and will support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives, assume responsibility for integrity for assigned product, establish and maintain external and internal customer contacts, document and prepare part specific work instruction, maintain knowledge of job cost, and develop/implement appropriate plans to improve profitability.

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

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 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: Materials or Metallurgical Engineering
• 1 year of work experience in an Engineering role (Co-Op or internship experience will be considered as work experience)
• Knowledge of MS Office and Excel, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to work in a self-directed or team environment, and have good organizational skills
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ABS
• 1-3 years' experience using AS9100 or AS13100 Quality Management Systems
• Strong analytical abilities

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