Casting Process Owner: Lean Improvements & MSAT Lead

Howmet Aerospace; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Process Owner for the Exeter Casting Plant to lead chemical processes, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with corporate manuals. The role operates on a day shift (8am-4pm) and is on-site at Exeter.

The successful candidate will own process management, MSAT reporting, PFMEA, 5S and TPM initiatives, while coordinating with engineers to resolve casting defects and improve OEE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Investment Casting.
• BSc in Engineering related discipline preferred, minimum HNC qualification in Engineering.
• Experience with a mix of 6 toolkit components: Process Management, 6 Sigma, Flow / Value Stream Analysis / Lean Principles, Kaizen, Machine Reliability / Human Performance, MSAT.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Chemical Processes including Core Removal, Shell Leach and Chem Farm are performed per Corporate Manual.
• Complete monthly MSAT score assessment and represent HEC on monthly calls.
• Maintain process audit schedule and report departmental performance metrics.
• Monitor incoming materials and approve new materials to QAP 72.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to determine Min/Max levels and sourcing alternatives.

Skills

Investment Casting

MSAT

Process Management

6 Sigma

Flow / Value Stream Analysis

Lean Principles

Kaizen

Machine Reliability / Human Per​form​a

Education

BSc in Engineering related discipline

HNC qualification in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Project

Minitab

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Process Owner for the Exeter Casting Plant to lead chemical processes, drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with corporate manuals. The role operates on a day shift (8am-4pm) and is on-site at Exeter.

The successful candidate will own process management, MSAT reporting, PFMEA, 5S and TPM initiatives, while coordinating with engineers to resolve casting defects and improve OEE.