Casting Process Engineer: Maximize Yield & Cut Costs

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Hampton is seeking a Product Engineer to own dimensional characteristics and tooling for investment casting, collaborating with a Process Engineer on metallurgy aspects, and driving high yield with low cost while meeting customer quality requirements.

The role requires strong communication within a team of engineers and manufacturing staff, with on-site duties and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Engineering or related field work.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not available for this position.
• Export-controlled data access requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow Howmet's Safety Regulations.
• Oversee manufacturing tooling design, construction, and implementation.
• Optimize dimensional yields of castings at minimum manufacturing cost.
• Create manufacturing routing and processing instructions.
• Develop and debug processes for production and developmental castings.
• Prepare First Article Inspections to qualify parts.
• Pursue continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Provide technical support to customers and address technical concerns.
• Adhere to attendance policies and possible overtime.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical problem-solving

Self-motivation

Reading drawings/procedures

Mathematical/statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

NX CAD

Minitab

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Hampton is seeking a Product Engineer to own dimensional characteristics and tooling for investment casting, collaborating with a Process Engineer on metallurgy aspects, and driving high yield with low cost while meeting customer quality requirements.

The role requires strong communication within a team of engineers and manufacturing staff, with on-site duties and potential overtime as needed.