PROCESS ENGINEER (CASTING PROCESS OWNER) - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit . Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

This position is in our Plant 10, Howmet Casting Operation, and will support the manufacture of Single Crystal and Directionally Solidified product through process control and improvement initiatives specific to the casting process.

Position will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the casting processes are performed in compliance with the methods, materials and equipment specifications as detailed in the BU Casting manual, business operation, and customer requirements.
• Approve all new and revised instructions in the Casting area.
• Responsible for determination of the root cause of any deviation from critical process specifications and provide technical support to Process Engineering to resolve Casting related issues.
• Responsible for reporting the critical process status on daily and monthly basis to the Casting Business unit Process Owner.
• Responsible for understanding downstream product quality as it relates to Casting and react appropriately to observed conditions.
• Institute proper project monitoring, follow up and feedback system to ensure financial and contract targets are met (yields, rework).
• Foster continuous improvement utilizing process management designed experiments, IPM and SPC, Cpk.
• Demonstrates considerable ingenuity and creativity while recognizing prudent risk.
• As a recognized expert in the Casting process technology area, provide technical guidance to management and peers in areas of current or potential needs of the plant.
• Routinely review process for adherence to established techniques and to ensure the repeatability of approved process.

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Materials Science, Metallurgical, Electrical, Mechanical, Ceramic, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 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

• Experience in Investment Casting.
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, PLC
• Knowledge of MS Office, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organization skills.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis and SPC
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Management a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities