Senior Process Engineer - New Product Introduction

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI) is based at Howmet Aerospace’s Whitehall, Michigan Casting facility. The role provides technical leadership and mentorship while developing and implementing robust processes for new aerospace components that meet or exceed customer requirements for metallurgical quality and performance. It also advances continuous improvement by enhancing existing manufacturing methods and developing new ones to increase yield and reduce labor content.

The position leads or oversees process development for NPI programs, serves as the single point of accountability for critical process concerns, and contributes as both an individual engineer and a technical leader. It supports customer collaboration, part qualification, process certification, manufacturing, cost modeling, and improvement activities across engineering and other departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 7 years of experience as a process engineer in the investment casting industry.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to manipulate and interrogate CAD models.
• Good organizational skills.
• Must meet U.S. person status requirements under ITAR; employment is also conditioned on the ability to lawfully access export-controlled items.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, preferably in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering.
• 8 or more years of experience as a process engineer in the investment casting industry.
• Experience developing new process controls and supporting product start-ups.
• Project management experience.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills grounded in sound fundamentals and a history of conducting trials and executing improvements.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a project team.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform Process Engineer functions and develop or oversee development of processes for new product introduction programs.
• Conduct concurrent engineering meetings with customers to review design concepts for manufacturing feasibility.
• Provide leadership and single-point accountability for critical process concerns within NPI assignments.
• Participate in NPI and yield improvement meetings.
• Develop and improve processes for critical and complex aerospace components.
• Contribute as an individual engineer and provide technical leadership to other engineers.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and support Process Engineers; serve as a resource to other departments and improvement activities.
• Conceive, evaluate, and implement problem-solving activities, cost-reduction initiatives, and part and process improvements.
• Determine and support manufacturing requirements for part qualification and re-qualification; conduct metallurgical investigations and assemble process documentation to customer requirements.
• Monitor and analyze yield, labor, and materials data to identify process improvements for new and established processes.
• Conduct meetings and provide technical data to meet customer needs.
• Define and implement control plans and FMEA to customer requirements; collect, analyze, and prepare statistical data according to control plans.
• Assist with developing material, scrap, and labor costs for cost modeling and quotations.
• Support Manufacturing by helping resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to others and coordinate with stakeholders across the shop floor and engineering.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, 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 and eligibility.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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