Process Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Cleveland, OH

17d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides technical leadership, direction, and problem-solving support to resolve manufacturing issues, drive continuous improvement, document process changes, and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships between the Patterns operation, the casting facility, and internal and external customers. The position serves as a customer service liaison with the casting facility, develops and approves new and revised Activity Instructions criteria in the patterns manufacturing areas, and communicates daily with manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, and personnel responsible for wax areas.

The role determines root causes of deviations from critical process specifications and develops timely, formal reaction plans, including an escalating help chain that notifies the local plant Operations Manager and Plant Manager. It routinely reviews processes for adherence to established techniques and repeatability of approved processes. The position also supports quality and output, equipment troubleshooting, annual physical inventory, and EH&S programs and metrics. It has no direct reports currently; this could change following evaluation by the Operations Manager and Plant Manager.

Requirements

• A BS degree in Engineering or a combination of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all strata of the organization.
• Punctuality in meeting assignments.
• A cooperative and loyal teamwork attitude.
• Strong Excel abilities, including formulas and pivot tables.
• A minimum of five years in a manufacturing environment is strongly suggested.

Responsibilities

• Act as a customer service liaison between the facility and the casting facility.
• Develop and approve new and revised Activity Instructions criteria in the patterns manufacturing areas.
• Communicate daily about issues with manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, and personnel responsible for the wax areas.
• Determine root causes of deviations from critical process specifications and develop timely, formal reaction plans, including an escalating help chain that notifies the local plant Operations Manager and Plant Manager.
• Routinely review processes for adherence to established techniques and repeatability of approved processes.
• Receive customer communications and resolve issues internally and externally.
• Interact with leadership and operations to manage quality and output.
• Ensure product quality meets customer-defined requirements in the Product Criteria.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and initiate service when required.
• Support annual physical inventory activities.
• Support and align with EH&S metrics and actively participate in, promote, and comply with EH&S programs and policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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