Process Owner

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Exeter site is seeking a Process Owner in the Casting Plant. This role operates on a day shift (8am-4pm) and is based on-site at Exeter, UK.

You will lead process management across Chemical Processes, MSAT scoring, supplier materials, CAPEX projects and SOP development, driving continuous improvement and 5S/ TPM initiatives to increase OEE and reduce defects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Investment Casting or similar.
• BSc in Engineering related discipline preferred; minimum HNC in Engineering.
• Strong IT literacy: Word, Excel, Project, Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Ensure chemical processes, core removal, shell leach and chem farm comply with manuals.
• Monthly MSAT score assessment and represent HEC on calls.
• Lead process management implementation and audit scheduling.
• Approve new materials per QAP 72; monitor materials specs.
• Determine min/max materials with Supply Chain and source alternates.
• Drive new process implementations including CAPEX and equipment.
• Create and maintain SOPs, EMS and process releases via TCE.
• Support training and approve training records to QAP151.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve casting defects.
• Troubleshoot production issues and reduce root-cause failures.
• Oversee PFMEA actions and 5S, TPM, and OEE initiatives.
• Generate savings from continuous improvement in materials, productivity, waste, energy.

Skills

Process Management

Six Sigma

Flow / Value Stream Analysis

Lean Principles

Kaizen

Machine Reliability / Human Performing

MSAT

Education

BSc in Engineering related discipline

HNC qualification in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Minitab

Excel

Word

Job description

• Locations Alcoa Europe, Exeter, DEV, EX2 7LG, GB (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None

Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a Process Owner within the Casting Plant at our Exeter site. This position is on a day shift basis (8am-4pm).

Main Activities:

• Ensure Chemical Processes including Core Removal, Shell Leach and Chem Farm are performed in compliance with the methods, materials and equipment detailed in the relevant Corporate Manual.
• Complete monthly assessment and reporting of MSAT score and represent HEC on monthly Business Unit Process Owner calls.
• Department champion for Process Management implementation. Set up and maintain process audit schedule and report departmental performance metrics.
• Monitor and control incoming materials. Ensure approval and implementation of new materials to QAP 72 and compliance with relevant Process Materials specification.
• Work with Supply Chain Manager to determine Min / Max levels and source suitable alternative materials when required to support the production run rate.
• Responsible for implementation of new Processes within department including specification, Capex submission and implementation of new equipment within the department.
• Provide and maintain and approve departmental SOP’s, EMS’s and Process Releases using TCE.
• Support training within the department including approval of training records to QAP151.
• Co-ordination with Product, Process and Manufacturing Engineers to implement technical developments and support engineering in solving process related casting defects.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and provide technical support to resolve issues to root cause allowing production of quality parts to resume in a timely manner.
• Responsible for department PFMEA and action plan to reduce RPN ratings.
• Support department 5S, TPM implementation and OEE measurement and improvement.
• Generate savings from continuous improvement of materials, productivity, waste, energy etc.
• Such duties as the management team may from time to time reasonably require.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Investment Casting. BSc in Engineering related discipline preferred, minimum HNC qualification in Engineering.
• Experience with Mix of 6 toolkit (Process Management, 6 Sigma, Flow / Value Stream Analysis / Lean Principles, Kaizen, Machine Reliability / Human Performance, MSAT).
• High level of computer literacy (Word / Excel / Project / Minitab).