Product Development Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Midway, GA

38d

About The Position

Supporting new product introductions (NPI) by helping develop and qualify manufacturing processes for titanium and nickel-based forgings. Ensure all processes are designed to meet or exceed customer requirements as specified on purchase orders, blueprints, specifications or other related documents. Develop, modify, & improve the metallurgical processes associated with the production of conventional and isothermal forgings in accordance with customer design requirements. Assisting in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using APQP methodology. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and profitability. Participating in technical projects involving data collection, analysis, and presentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for problem-solving.
• Solid communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge or ability to learn of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Metallurgy, Material Science and Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of Seven Years Metallurgical work experience with Titanium and / or Nickel based Super Alloys.
• 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources within the technical team to meet both internal and external NPI milestones in accordance with the company's financial objectives.
• Supporting new product introductions (NPI) by helping develop and qualify manufacturing processes for titanium and nickel-based forgings.
• Ensure all processes are designed to meet or exceed customer requirements as specified on purchase orders, blueprints, specifications or other related documents.
• Develop, modify, & improve the metallurgical processes associated with the production of conventional and isothermal forgings in accordance with customer design requirements.
• Assisting in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions using APQP methodology.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and profitability.
• Participating in technical projects involving data collection, analysis, and presentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees