Metallurgist

Howmet Aerospace • Fontana, CA

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About The Position

Howmet Aerospace 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. Join a network of people who are passionate about industry-changing technology that advances the world. You’ll have the opportunity to work with leading global companies that operate in world-changing industries—such as aerospace, automotive, building and construction, defense and commercial transportation. It’s not just a job. It’s a career and a path to the future. You’ll be part of a diverse culture of learning, teaching and mentorship. Howmet is fully committed to developing people: providing employees with the resources, and learning and development opportunities they need to excel and build a career. Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Metallurgist to contribute toward the growth and development of the engineering/metallurgical department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities include the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in metallurgy.
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability to make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient with ERP systems
• American Society of Metals (ASM) registration.
• Must meet the requirements pertaining to Vision Acuity Testing under the Quality Assurance Manual.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aerospace forging using titanium and/or nickel based super alloys and strong working knowledge of Quality systems and specifications is preferred.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary technical contact for applicable customers.
• Develop, modify, improve, and troubleshoot the processes associated with the production of seamless rolled rings and other open-die forgings.
• Metallurgical failure analysis and disposition for applicable customers, including generation of non-dimensional concessions for customer review.
• Own new part introduction (NPI) process for applicable customers, including final review of qualification packages prior to customer review.
• Perform various Metallurgy Department projects including planning, organizing data collection, and presentation.
• Initiate and control cost reduction projects to achieve targets established by Supervisor.
• Release hardware for production utilizing processes that are designed to meet or exceed customer technical (metallurgical and quality) requirements as specified on purchase orders, blueprints, specifications or other related documents.
• Review of new and revised technical (material, process, quality, etc) specifications, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees