Process Engineer

at  Howmet Aerospace

An opportunity has arisen within the Engineering department for a Process Engineer, reporting to the Process Engineering Team Leader.
This role offers a chance to develop a comprehensive understanding of our Engineering processes and make a significant impact on our operations within Howmet Exeter.

PURPOSE:

• To develop, implement and maintain all process engineering activities.
• To reduce process related scrap.
• To technically support production of high-quality castings, to customer requirements.
• Achieve cost effective production of components / processes and qualifications.Manage programmes and execute engineering project assignments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver metallurgical process on single crystal, directionally solidified and Equiaxed product to meet the customer metallurgical requirements.
• Responsible for qualification of robust, metallurgically sound processes, to meet customer specified requirements.
• Review metallurgical related product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Produce customer qualification reports.
• Co-ordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering metallurgical issues.
• Review & approve customer specifications in regard to metallurgical requirements.
• Continuous improvement and maintaining metallurgical processes.
• Interaction with customers to understand technical requirements and resolve issues.
• Programme management of individual parts.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and root cause analysis.
• Cost reduction through process improvements.
• A minimum of 4 years of applicable process engineering experience and knowledge of multi-discipline engineering principles.
• Degree/HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and ABS.
• A Meticulous approach with good attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• The ability to effectively present information and deliver presentations as well as the ability to engage with Q&A in a team environment.
• Proficient in computer applications (MS Office, MS Project, MRP systems).
• A good statistical understanding (SPC/Process Capability/Gauge R+R).
• Excellent communication and team working skills.