Job Description

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

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for developing robust processes that consistently meet or exceed our customers’ requirements for the metallurgical quality and performance of aerospace components. Also, continuous improvement of processes by improving methods and developing new methods of manufacturing, leading to increased yields and reduced labor content.

• Part Qualification and Re-qualification - Determines and supports manufacturing requirements necessary to meet customer requirements; Assembles process documentation per customer requirements.
• Process Development and Improvement - Monitors/analyzes yield, labor, and materials data to develop process improvement ideas for new and established processes.
• Designs and conducts trials to better understand processes and materials. Uses results to reduce variability for customers.
• Stays current with process technology related to process and materials, proposes new ideas to improve quality, reduce variability, and/or increase productivity.
• Manufacturing Support - Monitors manufacturing output to ensure process control; Responds to manufacturing needs: training, work instructions and interpretation; Creates and updates work instructions needed to perform manufacturing processes.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with customers, suppliers, operations, and maintenance.
• Works closely with suppliers to reduce variability and improve quality of incoming materials.
• Creates funding requests including capital to maintain, upgrade, or add new equipment.
• General Technical Support - Conducts meetings and provides technical data to meet customer needs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

BS Ceramics, Chemical or Materials Engineering

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum two (2) years in ceramic process/material development or manufacturing

• Experience in injection molding tool design, processing and project management required

• Knowledge of molding processes and related support processes and secondary operations of plastics is preferred (molding, joining, and assembly methods)

• Ability to read blueprints and knowledge or experience with 3D CAD software is desired

• Proven interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, priority and time management, and records and information management skills are essential.

• Knowledge of die casting concepts and techniques as well as project management experience is an asset.

• Quality focused

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 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 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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