Metallurgical Laboratory Engineer (Finance)
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or chemistry is required. Advanced degree preferred.
- 5 years in a materials testing laboratory. Experience in a metals industry is preferred.
- Experience with LECO Oxygen/Nitrogen/Carbon testers, and Optical Emission Spectrometer (ARL or equivalent).
- Experience with Instron tensile testing equipment
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team atmosphere. Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Possess good problem-solving skills for supporting all aspects of the testing laboratory
- Intermediate to Advanced skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. SAP experience a plus.
- Experience with statistical software is required. Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred, but not mandatory.
- Experience with NADCAP Materials Testing Laboratory accreditation is essential.
- 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.
Howmet Aerospace Structures is seeking a Metallurgical Laboratory Engineer at our Niles location. This position requires high level communication across the organization on metallurgical and processing concepts to customers, operating personnel, other company departments, technical staff, and upper-level management.
Responsibilities:
- Support a team of technicians and other laboratory personnel in an aerospace material, manufacturing-based organization in the fulfillment of product testing
- Directly responsible for the operation, training, preventative maintenance of equipment used in chemical analysis and metallurgical testing of titanium alloys.
- Maintain all required NADCAP MTL certifications
- Develop business cases for capital investment and implementation of laboratory equipment
- Develop, implement, and maintain functional SPC for key product characteristics as defined in process maps and PFMEA documents
- Provide technical support and lead problem-solving efforts regarding metallurgical and mechanical property issues. Lead the efforts in developing more robust manufacturing processes.
- Develop and execute metallurgical training for the technical and operations organizations. Develop the next generation of metallurgical talent for the Niles site.
- Interact with R&D team as needed regarding complex metallurgical challenges, and jointly develop engineering solutions
- Define and execute qualification plans for new equipment
- Ensure the organization maintains strong subject-matter expertise for all testing methods in chemical analysis and mechanical property assessments performed by the Niles, OH laboratory
- Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and external suppliers for those services
