Senior Process Engineer - New Product Introduction

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer – New Product Introduction position is located at the Whitehall, Michigan Casting facility. The role provides technical leadership for developing and implementing robust new-part introduction processes that meet or exceed customer requirements for the metallurgical quality and performance of aerospace components. It also improves existing manufacturing methods and develops new ones to increase yields and reduce labor content. The engineer performs the functions of a Process Engineer while developing or overseeing processes for new NPI programs. The role combines individual contribution with technical leadership, mentoring and training engineers, supporting other departments, and coordinating with customers, manufacturing, and other stakeholders. It requires a systems-oriented, data-informed approach to continuous improvement, problem solving, process standardization, and manufacturing support.

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.
U.S. person status is required because the position is subject to ITAR.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

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 in new process control development and product start-ups.
Project management experience.
Good verbal communication skills.
Proven problem-solving skills using sound fundamentals and a history of trials and executed improvements.
Ability to work and communicate effectively as part of a project team.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and activities.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in developing and implementing new-part introduction processes that meet or exceed customer requirements for aerospace component metallurgical quality and performance.
Improve existing manufacturing methods and develop new methods to increase yields and reduce labor content.
Develop or oversee development of processes for new NPI programs.
Conduct customer meetings 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.
Serve as an individual contributor and technical leader to other engineers.
Supervise, train, mentor, and assist Process Engineers and serve as a resource for other departments and improvement activities.
Conceive, evaluate, and implement problem-solving activities, cost-reduction initiatives, and part or process improvements.
Determine and support manufacturing requirements needed to meet customer requirements.
Conduct metallurgical investigations and assemble process documentation according 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 according to customer requirements; collect, analyze, and prepare statistical data per control plans.
Assist with developing material, scrap, and labor costs for cost modeling.
Support Manufacturing in resolving technical issues.