Engineer Metallurgical

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 responsible for the metallurgical integrity of products, specifically heat treatment and grain etch processes. Requirements of the position also include support of manufacturing through process control & improvement initiatives, assumes responsibility for integrity of product, establishes & maintains external & internal customer contacts.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support manufacturing in the processing of castings through all operations.
• Maintain customer relationships through joint resolution of issues.
• Specification / work instruction review for heat treat, grain etch, and hardness testing.
• Training, Testing, and Certification of departmental heat treat and etch employees
• Provide direction to manufacturing in the event of interrupted or incomplete processing of material.
• Determine if product is acceptable/rejectable in the event of ambiguity at grain etch
• Statistical analysis to ensure control of currently identified key input variables along with determination of future variables.
• Maintain and improve process records
• Ensure adherence to all process specifications
• Performs other work related duties as assigned
• Server as the quality designee for releasing equipment to production after prescribed testing.

• A minimum of a four year degree is required in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Potential candidate shall have a minimum of one year experience in heat treatment, with vacuum experience being preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience with statistical data analysis
• Experience in synchronous manufacturing and Kaizens

• Familiarity with NADCAP certification programs is preferred, but not a prerequisite.
• Familiarity with nickel based super-alloy metallurgy is also preferred.
• Investment casting experience
• Knowledge of MS Office, excellent written & oral communications skills, able to work in a self-directed or team environment & have good organizational skills
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis including statistical tools (Mini-Tab, SAS JMP, SAS EG, etc.)
• Six Sigma Experience (preferably a minimum of a green belt), Lean Manufacturing & ABS a plus.
• Strong analytical abilities
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.