Howmet Aerospace · 17 hours ago
Process Engineer
Winsted, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHowmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Process Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of products into the manufacturing operation to meet production requirements and quoted costs, with a major emphasis on operations support.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Troubleshoot operations including but not limited to fixturing/clamping issues, program and/or parameter issues and expendable tooling issues until problem is resolved
Design fixturing using the fixture maintenance program or any other mistake proofing method to increase yields on high scrap operations/programs to support scrap reduction initiatives and reduce human error
Time study jobs to balance and define operator standard work.Generate standard work charts and process capacity table and compare actual performance to quoted estimates in current cost models
Utilize SPC charts and other process capability methods to increase first time yields to within quoted standards
Perform process planning and development of newly awarded product (NPI), to include tooling procurement, standard routings, bill of materials, etc
Use data analysis tools (Power BI) process to identify gaps in shop floor performance to standard and make appropriate method improvements to bridge/close gaps.This to include scrap and rework costs
Use APQP tool to identify, reduce risks of scrap and escapes
Assist in cost estimating effort for repeat production jobs as well as for all new product introduction (NPI) requests
Implement and participate in cost saving initiatives
Act as technical liaison with customer, suppliers and other Howmet plants in regard to processes, purchase orders, specifications and customer drawings as issues arise
Research, analysis and cost justification of equipment procurement
Actively participate in continuous improvement events and initiatives
Provide technical support to the shop floor personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Minimum of 2 years engineering or operations experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
Experience in a machining, aerospace or industrial gas turbines operation
Aerospace specification knowledge
Master's degree in a technical field
Ability to solve problems and identify root cause and corrective action(s)
Proficient in Microsoft Office software and CAD cam programs
Working knowledge of statistical processing analysis tools
Training and Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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