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 aerospace industry. This role focuses on learning and supporting the investment casting process for superalloy components, with mentorship from experienced Process Engineers. The co-op will engage in various tasks aimed at improving manufacturing efficiency and profitability while developing essential engineering skills.

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 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.