Manufacturing Automation Lead - IGT

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Automation Lead position located in Hampton, VA will support the Engineering Manager with the efficient workflow management of team of Manufacturing Engineers working on multiple projects. Provide support for manufacturing processes on site including CMM, EDM, CNC, Waterjet and Automated operations. Develop automated manufacturing processes. Provide manufacturing expertise for the engineering team. Qualify new product on manufacturing and measurement equipment, internally and with the customer. Essential Job Responsibilities but not limited to: Maintain Training and Skills Matrix for Manufacturing Engineers Maintain EH&S records for department, Implement and support EH&S activities Manage Goals / Performance / Development expectations and perform performance reviews Programming automated inspection equipment such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and structured light systems such as GOM ATOS equipment Applying first principles inspection methods and use of standard measurement equipment Create, verify, and release machining programs for CNC, EDM & Waterjet Use of/mentor other team members in CAD, CAM, CMM, EDM & Automation Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation Support justification of capital funding requests Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques. Creating documentation (inc. SOPs and EMSs) for CMM, CNC, EDM, Waterjet and Automated operations Provide manufacturing engineering solutions to executional scrap issues Support identification and implantation of new manufacturing technology Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment The job is based in the Engineering office in Exeter and will have site wide responsibilities There may be occasions when support is required in other Howmet locations (HHU)

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment
CMM programming knowledge (preferably Renishaw MODUS)
An understanding of technical drawings including GD&T features
Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage
Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage
Heidenhain CNC control systems
Knowledge of problem-solving tools (FMEA or equivalent)
Design for manufacturing
Knowledge of automation systems
Robot programming an advantage (Yaskawa/Motoman)
High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)
Good judgment and decision making
Communication and Team working skills
Meticulous with good attention to detail
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Employee 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

Nice To Haves

A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
CAD / CAM Training
CNC Machining Training
CMM programming knowledge (preferably Renishaw MODUS)
Robot programming an advantage (Yaskawa/Motoman)
EDM experience
CMM programming knowledge (preferably Renishaw MODUS)
Robot programming an advantage (Yaskawa/Motoman)

Responsibilities

Maintain Training and Skills Matrix for Manufacturing Engineers
Maintain EH&S records for department, Implement and support EH&S activities
Manage Goals / Performance / Development expectations and perform performance reviews
Programming automated inspection equipment such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and structured light systems such as GOM ATOS equipment
Applying first principles inspection methods and use of standard measurement equipment
Create, verify, and release machining programs for CNC, EDM & Waterjet
Use of/mentor other team members in CAD, CAM, CMM, EDM & Automation
Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
Support justification of capital funding requests
Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques.
Creating documentation (inc. SOPs and EMSs) for CMM, CNC, EDM, Waterjet and Automated operations
Provide manufacturing engineering solutions to executional scrap issues
Support identification and implantation of new manufacturing technology
Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment