PROCESS ENGINEER - Process Owner - Alloy and Core Removal - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace
Whitehall, MI
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected] BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Advanced degree in Plastics, Chemical, Material, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 3 years experience in plastics injection molding or the precision investment casting industry.
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization.
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt
  • Toolmaking or tool design experience, especially for molding
  • Assembly and automation experience
  • Demonstrated ability to create and deliver adult training in technical topics
This position is located in Plant 1, Whitehall Casting, and will support the manufacture of Single Crystal and Directionally Solidified product through process control and improvement initiatives specific to the casting process.

The Process Owner - Alloy and Core Removal position includes both strategic vision and tactical management and execution; examples include but are not limited to:

Job Responsibilities
  • Drive standardization and Process Management using scientific methods and six sigma tools to define the alloy and core removal process, develop reaction plans, and reduce cost.
  • Close the communication loop between rework, scrap, and engineering along with the source of the problem to drive resolution and reduce cost.
  • Ensure development and implementation of new materials and finishing techniques are rooted in six sigma methodology to meet the testing and equipment requirements per BU Manuals.
  • Assure meeting of the Alloy and Core Removal process MSAT per the BU Manual.
  • Assure compliance to Customer and NADCAP requirements in the Alloy and Core Removal areas.
  • Act as a conduit between Engineering and Manufacturing to assure that the Alloy and Core Removal Processes are compliant with the methods, materials, and equipment specifications as required by the BU Manuals, business operating, and customer requirements.
  • Coordinate and plan projects and resources with new vendors and customers.
  • Write capital requests, purchasing engineering materials, manage cost and control budgets for specific post cast projects and objectives.
  • Communicate with other plants on cost savings and scrap reduction projects in Core Removal.
  • Update Product Criteria and Activity Instructions as required.
  • Approve all new and revised instructions for the Core Removal Area.
  • Coordinate operator training as required.
Job Roles
  • Continuous Improvement- Using six sigma methodology, Process Management, and SPC to reduce variation and improve capability.
  • Relationship and Communication --connect individually and with teams across process areas and leadership levels; build rapport and commonality; create a "win together" ethic; give and receive feedback, take action accordingly.
  • Data Informed- focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the relationship between actions and expected results
  • Leader - a Self-starter, manage time effectively, and meet deliverable deadlines.
  • Ownership - Study the processes to make them safer, reduce scrap, improve labor utilization, and reduce cost. (i.e.: audit processes, track key variables, talk to the experts (operators)). Evaluate and document process changes, obtaining customer or engineering approval when required.
  • Catalyst - Monitor daily metrics, work to reduce scrap by going after "top hitters". Walk and audit the processes to determine point of cause. Ensure that you can recreate the defect and use cross functional team if needed to implement actions to eliminate the defect.
Posted 2025-09-11

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