Process Engineer

Howmet - Winsted, CT

Full-time

Remote - Winsted, CT

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Process Engineer at Howmet is responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to meet production requirements and cost objectives. This role emphasizes troubleshooting operations, designing fixturing, conducting time studies, and utilizing data analysis tools to enhance production efficiency and reduce scrap. The engineer will also engage in continuous improvement initiatives and provide technical support to shop floor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot operations including fixturing/clamping issues, program/parameter issues, and expendable tooling issues until resolved.
• Design fixturing to increase yields on high scrap operations and support scrap reduction initiatives.
• Conduct time studies to balance and define operator standard work, generating standard work charts and process capacity tables.
• Utilize SPC charts and other process capability methods to improve first-time yields to meet quoted standards.
• Perform process planning and development for newly awarded products, including tooling procurement and bill of materials.
• Use data analysis tools to identify gaps in shop floor performance and implement method improvements.
• Assist in cost estimating for repeat production jobs and new product introductions.
• Act as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers, and other Howmet plants regarding processes and specifications.
• Research and analyze equipment procurement costs.
• Participate in continuous improvement events and initiatives.
• Provide technical support to shop floor personnel.
• Promote and comply with all EHS programs and policies.

Requirements

• Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in machining, aerospace, or industrial gas turbines operations.
• Knowledge of aerospace specifications.
• Ability to solve problems and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD/CAM programs.
• Working knowledge of statistical processing analysis tools.
• Training and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.