What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Unit Process Owner - Alloy position at Howmet?
Responsibilities
Howmet Aerospace is currently seeking an experienced Process Engineer (Alloy Process Owner) for the Engines Business Unit. Position may be located at any of the Howmet Engines Business Unit facilities, preferably the Dover, NJ plant. Using a disciplined process management approach, this position will team with Howmet Engines' manufacturing operations to assess, optimize and implement sustainable alloy manufacturing and alloy control processes that lead to high product yield and quality.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support of the manufacturing of nickel alloy ingot used for investment casting or forging to ensure quality, efficiency, and tight chemistry controls.
- Ownership and responsibility for the revisions and upkeep of Business Unit Alloy Chemistry Specifications, Alloy Manufacturing Manuals, and Alloy / Revert control at investment casting facilities.
- Coordination of alloy chemistry laboratory testing (including round robins and / or Gage R&Rs) and chemistry standards across the various Business Unit laboratories.
- Drive improvements and best practices across the Alloy Manufacturing sites (Dover, NJ, Exeter, UK, and Glossop, UK) for optimized alloy-demand planning, manufacturing efficiency, chemistry uniformity / control, and quality.
- Drive improvements and best practices across investment casting facilities to ensure alloy control, contamination avoidance, and revert cleanliness.
- Assess, optimize and implement new technologies, materials, and supplies for cost savings, process improvements, and quality improvements relative to alloy manufacturing.
- Ensure alloy manufacturing and revert control are in compliance with the methods, materials and equipment specifications as detailed in the Business Unit manuals, business operating procedures, industry requirements, and customer requirements. Support / lead internal audits of alloy processes and gap closures within the business unit global manufacturing facilities.
- Perform root cause investigations on deviations from alloy specifications or correlations between alloy manufacturing and resulting part quality. Provide technical support to Plant Engineering grounded in six sigma methodology to resolve alloy related issues.
- Act as a conduit between Manufacturing Facilities and the Research Center to ensure that technology needs are communicated and new technology is rapidly tested and implemented.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
About Us
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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report . Follow : LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
Equal Opportunity Employer :
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. 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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About the Team
The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.
Job Info
Job Identification 111865
Job Category Engineering
Posting Date 02 / 04 / 2025, 08 : 31 PM
Locations
9 Roy Street, Dover, NJ, 07801-4308, US
Job Schedule Full time
Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
Export-Controlled Data 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
