NDT Automation Engineer: ADR & Robotics Integration

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, prescription, -

Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace LaPorte site seeks a Process Automation Engineer to lead ADR and NDT automation for jet engine components and precision parts. You’ll develop and optimize automated inspection workflows, integrate ADR with robotics, PLCs, MES/SCADA, and analyze data to improve detection and throughput.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Production, and Maintenance, plus calibration and validation to meet automotive standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, NDT Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably automotive or high-volume production
• Hands on experience with NDT (FPI, PT, and X-Ray RT at minimum) inspection systems and ADR technologies
• Proficiency with programming robotics and industrial automation hardware
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available
• Export-controlled items: eligibility to lawfully obtain access is required

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and optimization of automated inspection technologies.
• Design, configure, and optimize ADR workflows using NDT modalities (UT, RT, EC, MT, PT, thermography).
• Integrate ADR systems with robotics, PLCs, MES, SCADA, and production lines.
• Analyze NDT data trends, defect signatures, and system performance; develop rulesets to improve detection.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to throughput, scrap reduction, and repeatability.
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective actions for defects and deviations.
• Conduct validation, calibration, and capability studies for ADR and NDT systems.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and NDT personnel to meet requirements.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with automotive and NDT standards.
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0.

Skills

NDT ADR familiarity

Robotics programming

Automation hardware proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

MES/SCADA systems

Job description

Howmet Aerospace LaPorte site seeks a Process Automation Engineer to lead ADR and NDT automation for jet engine components and precision parts. You’ll develop and optimize automated inspection workflows, integrate ADR with robotics, PLCs, MES/SCADA, and analyze data to improve detection and throughput.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Production, and Maintenance, plus calibration and validation to meet automotive standards.