Product Engineer - IGT
About The Position
As a Product Engineer, you will be responsible for dimensional characteristics and tooling related to the investment casting process and products, including new development and production castings. You will work alongside a Process Engineer responsible for the metallurgical aspects of the process. The role focuses on engineering products for high yield and low overall cost while meeting or exceeding customer quality requirements. You will work with other engineers and manufacturing employees, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills. Responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing tooling design, construction, and implementation; optimizing casting dimensional yields and cost; creating manufacturing routings and processing instructions; developing and debugging processes; preparing First Article Inspections; improving existing processes; and providing technical support to customers. Regular attendance is required, and some overtime may be needed. Howmet Aerospace produces advanced engineered products for aerospace and transportation markets. Its engines business makes aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings, and forgings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Engineering or related field work.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is not available.
- Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and drawings.
- Ability to write work instructions, reports, business correspondence, and procedures effectively.
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and/or customers.
- Ability to apply mathematical operations to statistical and analytical tasks, including frequency distributions, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions in situations with limited standardization.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivation to drive improvement in an assigned portfolio of parts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Investment casting experience.
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and NX CAD.
- Minitab/statistics knowledge and strong Excel capabilities.
- Technical manufacturing experience.
- Experience in tooling design and/or dimensional inspection/metrology.
Responsibilities
- Follow Howmet’s Safety Regulations.
- Oversee manufacturing tooling design, construction, and implementation.
- Optimize dimensional yields of castings at minimum manufacturing cost.
- Create manufacturing routing and processing instructions.
- Develop and debug processes for production and developmental castings.
- Prepare First Article Inspections to qualify parts.
- Pursue continuous improvement of existing processes.
- Provide technical support to customers and interact with them regarding technical concerns.
- Comply with company attendance policies and guidelines, including regular attendance and some overtime.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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, subject to applicable policies.
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
