Process Engineer - Core Process Owner - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace, Engines currently seeks a dynamic Process Engineer to fill the role of Process Owner - Core! The position will be located in Whitehall, Michigan across our Plants 1 and 3, and 10 as part of the Whitehall Casting Operation. This role requires a systems thinker who sees the business and its operation holistically, understands actions and reactions, and considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions. The ideal candidate is an optimizer, constantly challenging the organization to work smarter and supporting others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully. Anticipation is key, looking ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages, and preparing others for what comes next. As an operational accelerator, this role drives continuous improvement, understands the ramifications of automation and other advances, and advocates for safety, ergonomics, and scalable solutions. The Process Owner works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them, provides accurate information, and galvanizes others toward common goals. Influence is leveraged through knowledge, relationships, data, and perspective to persuade, educate, and navigate, gaining buy-in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale. Interaction with a variety of stakeholders is expected. The role is data-informed, focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes, evaluates based on quantitative feedback, and knows and explains the “why” behind actions. Prioritized reaction involves handling the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives and reacting where greatest leverage points exist. Building relationships is crucial, connecting individually and with teams across shifts and practices, building rapport and commonality, creating a “win together” ethic, serving as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering, keeping the pulse of the floor, and helping people feel heard.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
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.
Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills
Knowledge of MS Office
Able to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organizations skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the following disciplines preferred: Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or Industrial
Experience working in a Casting or Core Manufacturing environment
Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environment
Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving

Responsibilities

25% Travel expected to the Morristown, TN Core Manufacturing Facility
Development and improvement of core processes
Assistance in the implementation of quality programs
Review and monitoring of core quality metrics % Scrap produced, quality standard
Prepares periodic reports on the activities carried out
Review and prepare Core area procedures
Analyze service and production standards and limitations
Restructure PCs for easy understanding
Interact with quality and support departments on quality issues and specifications requested in Core processes
Interpret PCs, acceptable guides and defects
Help Casting plants, Clients and/or Suppliers with Core problems
Find solutions to maintain product flow
Support and implement continuous improvement projects to improve quality and production standards
Maintain communication with clients and suppliers to ensure the quality of the core product
Report defects and questions to the supplier for investigation
Perform all assigned functions as required by the engineering manager of the core area
Provide support in the correct development of engineering projects