Process Engineer Co-Op

Howmet Aerospace - La Porte, IN

Full-time - Intern

La Porte, IN

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Engineer Co-Op position at Howmet Aerospace in LaPorte, Indiana, is designed for engineering students seeking hands-on experience in the investment casting process for aerospace and power generation components. This role offers mentorship from experienced engineers and focuses on developing skills in process improvement, cost reduction, and customer collaboration, all within a values-based company committed to career growth and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Learn the investment casting process of superalloy components.
• Develop new and refine existing investment casting processes to reduce scrap, rework, and manufacturing costs.
• Support manufacturing in the processing of castings through all operations.
• Work concurrently with customers to design components for castability.
• Maintain customer relationships through joint resolution of issues.
• Maintain and improve casting scrap rates.
• Maintain and improve casting rework rates.
• Improve casting profitability through cost reductions.
• Develop and refine manufacturing work instructions.
• Develop casting processes for new products.
• Assist sales department in quotation of new products.
• Achieve cost targets for development and production castings.
• Establish and achieve milestones for casting development.

Requirements

• HS Diploma
• Currently enrolled in a Cooperative Education Engineering program with an accredited institution.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Casting or Metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Works well in a team environment.