Process Engineer

Howmet Aerospace•Winsted, CT

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of products into the manufacturing operation to meet production requirements and quoted cost. This includes process/method definition, development, and ownership with a major emphasis on operations support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Minimum of 2 years engineering or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to solve problems and identify root cause and corrective action(s).
Proficient in Microsoft Office software and CAD cam programs
Working knowledge of statistical processing analysis tools
Training and Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in a machining, aerospace or industrial gas turbines operation
Aerospace specification knowledge
Master’s degree in a technical field

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot operations including but not limited to fixturing/clamping issues, program and/or parameter issues and expendable tooling issues until problem is resolved.
Design fixturing using the fixture maintenance program or any other mistake proofing method to increase yields on high scrap operations/programs to support scrap reduction initiatives and reduce human error.
Time study jobs to balance and define operator standard work.
Generate standard work charts and process capacity table and compare actual performance to quoted estimates in current cost models.
Utilize SPC charts and other process capability methods to increase first time yields to within quoted standards.
Perform process planning and development of newly awarded product (NPI), to include tooling procurement, standard routings, bill of materials, etc.
Use data analysis tools (Power BI) process to identify gaps in shop floor performance to standard and make appropriate method improvements to bridge/close gaps. This to include scrap and rework costs.
Use APQP tool to identify, reduce risks of scrap and escapes.
Assist in cost estimating effort for repeat production jobs as well as for all new product introduction (NPI) requests.
Implement and participate in cost saving initiatives.
Act as technical liaison with customer, suppliers and other Howmet plants in regard to processes, purchase orders, specifications and customer drawings as issues arise.
Research, analysis and cost justification of equipment procurement.
Actively participate in continuous improvement events and initiatives.
Provide technical support to the shop floor personnel.