Process Engineer: Investment Casting & Cost Optimization

Howmet Aerospace; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Laporte, IN is seeking a full-time engineer to oversee metallurgical integrity and cost performance for investment casting components. The role involves developing refined casting processes, reducing scrap and rework, and collaborating with customers to optimize castability.

Requires enrollment in a bachelor’s program and US work authorization. Preferred candidates have Six Sigma belts, experience in investment casting, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled and achieve bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution before hire date.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Responsibilities

• Develop new, and refine existing, investment casting processes to reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing costs.
• Support manufacturing in the processing of castings through all operations.
• Work concurrently with customers to design components for castability.
• Maintain customer relationships through joint resolution of issues.
• Maintain and improve casting scrap rates.
• Maintain and improve casting rework rates.
• Improve casting profitability through cost reductions.
• Develop casting processes for new products.
• Assist sales department in quotation of new products.
• Achieve cost targets for development and production castings.
• Establish and achieve milestones for casting development.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Investment Casting experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Laporte, IN is seeking a full-time engineer to oversee metallurgical integrity and cost performance for investment casting components. The role involves developing refined casting processes, reducing scrap and rework, and collaborating with customers to optimize castability.

Requires enrollment in a bachelor’s program and US work authorization. Preferred candidates have Six Sigma belts, experience in investment casting, and strong MS Office skills.