NDT Automation Engineer for ADR and Smart Inspection

Howmet Aerospace; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in LaPorte, IN is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to lead ADR/NDT automation initiatives within automotive manufacturing environments. You will design, validate, and optimize automated inspection workflows, integrating ADR systems with robotics, PLCs, MES, and SCADA to improve quality and throughput.

Join a state‑of‑the‑art casting facility that supports aerospace components and embraces Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 principles to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, NDT Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in automotive or high-volume production.
• Hands-on experience with NDT inspection systems (FPI, PT, X-ray) and ADR technologies.
• Proficiency in programming robotics and industrial automation hardware.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Export-controlled data eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 and system performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement throughput improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations of defect trends and equipment failures.
• Conduct system validation, calibration, and capability studies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and NDT personnel.
• Maintain technical documentation and compliance records.
• Drive continuous improvement aligning with Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0.

Skills

NDT experience

Robotics programming

Industrial automation hardware

Quality data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, NDT Technology, or related field

Tools

NDT equipment

ADR workflows

PLC/MES/SCADA integration

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in LaPorte, IN is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to lead ADR/NDT automation initiatives within automotive manufacturing environments. You will design, validate, and optimize automated inspection workflows, integrating ADR systems with robotics, PLCs, MES, and SCADA to improve quality and throughput.

Join a state‑of‑the‑art casting facility that supports aerospace components and embraces Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 principles to drive continuous improvement and