Process Engineer - Plant 5 - Ti-Cast

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet is seeking a qualified Engineer for their Plant 5, Ti-Cast Operation in Whitehall Township, Michigan. The successful candidate will support manufacturing efforts by focusing on process control and improvement initiatives, while also maintaining relationships with external and internal customers.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, along with experience in the field. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical abilities and a familiarity with quality management systems like AS9100.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of work experience in an Engineering role.
• Knowledge of MS Office and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain customer contacts.
• Document and prepare part-specific work instructions.

Skills

Systems thinker

Optimizer

Operational accelerator

Data informed

Strong analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Statistical analysis

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

AS9100 Quality Management Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

This position will be located in our Plant 5, Ti-Cast Operation, and will support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives, assume responsibility for integrity for assigned product, establish and maintain external and internal customer contacts, document and prepare part specific work instruction, maintain knowledge of job cost, and develop/implement appropriate plans to improve profitability.

Job Roles

• Systems thinker – sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale.
• Optimizer – constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully.
• Anticipation – looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next.
• Operational accelerator – drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions.
• Organization and structure – works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals.
• Influence – leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders.
• Data informed – focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions.
• Prioritized reaction – handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist.
• Relationship – connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the following disciplines: Materials or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 1 year of work experience in an Engineering role (Co-Op or internship experience will be considered as work experience).
• Knowledge of MS Office and Excel, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to work in a self-directed or team environment, and have good organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ABS.
• 1-3 years' experience using AS9100 or AS13100 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong analytical abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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