Process Owner

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

• 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).