Project Engineer-Metallurgist

Summary

Technical ownership of hardware produced for applicable customers while supporting Howmet Aerospace to achieve established processing and financial targets

Essential Duties and Responsibilities This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Primary technical contact for applicable customers.
• Develop, modify, improve, and troubleshoot the processes associated with the production of seamless rolled rings and other open-die forgings.
• Metallurgical failure analysis and disposition for applicable customers, including generation of non-dimensional concessions for customer review.
• Own new part introduction (NPI) process for applicable customers, including final review of qualification packages prior to customer review.
• Perform various Metallurgy Department projects including planning, organizing data collection, and presentation.
• Initiate and control cost reduction projects to achieve targets established by Supervisor.
• Release hardware for production utilizing processes that are designed to meet or exceed customer technical (metallurgical and quality) requirements as specified on purchase orders, blueprints, specifications or other related documents.
• Review of new and revised technical (material, process, quality, etc) specifications, as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with processing of titanium and/or nickel-based superalloys, including melting, forging, heat treatment and/or testing.

• Working knowledge of Quality systems, specifications and process approvals for aeroengine primes such as GE, P&W, Safran, RR, MTU etc.

• Working knowledge of grain size rating methods for GE and/or Safran.

• Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metallurgical, Materials Science, or related field, from an accredited institution.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in metallurgy or engineering.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Minitab or similar statistical software

PAY

$85,000/yr - $125,000/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.