Process Engineer

Howmet Aerospace; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace solutions provider is seeking a Process Engineer for their Exeter facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining engineering processes to ensure high-quality production. This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and extensive experience in process engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years applicable process engineering experience.
• Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering principles.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process engineering activities.
• Deliver metallurgical processes to meet customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and conduct root cause analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Statistical understanding

Process improvement

Education

Degree/HNC in engineering discipline

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

MRP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen within the Engineering department for a Process Engineer, reporting to the Process Engineering Team Leader.

This role offers a chance to develop a comprehensive understanding of our Engineering processes and make a significant impact on our operations within Howmet Exeter.

Purpose:

• To develop, implement and maintain all process engineering activities.
• To reduce process related scrap.
• To technically support production of high-quality castings, to customer requirements.
• Achieve cost effective production of components / processes and qualifications.
• Manage programmes and execute engineering project assignments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver metallurgical process on single crystal, directionally solidified and Equiaxed product to meet the customer metallurgical requirements.
• Responsible for qualification of robust, metallurgically sound processes, to meet customer specified requirements.
• Review metallurgical related product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Produce customer qualification reports.
• Co-ordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering metallurgical issues.
• Review & approve customer specifications in regard to metallurgical requirements.
• Continuous improvement and maintaining metallurgical processes.
• Interaction with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve issues.
• Programme management of individual parts.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and root cause analysis.
• Cost reduction through process improvements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of applicable process engineering experience and knowledge of multi-discipline engineering principles.
• Degree/HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and ABS.
• A Meticulous approach with good attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• The ability to effectively present information and deliver presentations as well as the ability to engage with Q&A in a team environment.
• Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, MS Project, MRP systems).
• A good statistical understanding (SPC/Process Capability/Gauge R+R).
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.