Design Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Dover, NJ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Design Engineer to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey. This position will support Engineering through performing Unigraphics design of new support tooling and fixtures related to NPI and/or process improvement initiatives of Production product line. This position will have primary focus around wax mold design, wax support tooling design, and core support tooling design to achieve optimal casting yield results. This position will work closely with Tooling Process Owner/Technical Program Director as well as Product & Process engineering to improve yield of specific components with emphasis on analyzing casting results of existing tool designs and New Product Introduction of Wax Assembly, Wax Die Support Tooling, and Fixture Design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills; Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Tooling design and/or CAD experience using Unigraphics strongly preferred
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical abilities
• CAM programming for CNC and Wire EDM manufacturing
• Highly detailed and organized
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
• Self-motivated

Responsibilities

• Tool design for but not limited to design/build and/or reworks for wax pattern and core dies, gating dies, and support tooling and fixtures with a primary focus on wax and core tooling.
• Communicates regularly with Tooling Process Owner/Technical Director regarding design concepts and improvements.
• Evaluates dimensional data using 3D scanning software with the aim of improving tool design related to casting dimensional and quality results.
• Utilize basic engineering skills to approach problems analytically and derive sound conclusions.
• Communication with Product/Process Engineering regarding design concepts of tooling.
• Assist Product Engineer in analyzing core and casting dimensional results to improve yields.
• Assist Process engineer in analyzing process modeling results and modifying mold designs / support tooling.
• Communicates regularly and works together with Tool Room personnel.
• Designs ancillary tooling for the wax, core and casting process via the use of Unigraphics.
• Utilizes casting results to implement improvements via new or reworked tooling.
• Communicate/interface with tool vendors and core suppliers.
• Supports design for manufacturing and automation production readiness related to Product/Process Engineering.
• Perform other miscellaneous assignments or directed by supervision.

Benefits

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Free fitness center membership
• Shift premium

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level