Casting Process Owner - IGT

Process Owner - IGT Casting (Foundry) - Job Band 20

Job Summary: This position will team up with engineering and manufacturing to ensure that the investment casting foundry processes are performed in compliance with methods, materials, and equipment specifications for Industrial Gas Turbine (IGT) and Structural castings.

 Essential Functions:

• Primary responsibility is process ownership of mold preheat and casting processes.  This may include casting processes for Equiax, Directionally Solidified, Single Crystal and/or Fine Grain processes.
• Work in conjunction with Manufacturing & Engineering to support the overall plant’s objectives. 
• Author and approve work instructions for areas of responsibility.
• Drive standardized procedures using the scientific method and six sigma tools to reduce scrap and rework.
• Participate as an active member of scrap reduction teams.
• Develop processes and manufacturing best practices utilizing Howmet Corporate Casting Manual, with audit plans to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Perform the Howmet Casting MSAT audit monthly.
• Provide specialist advice and lead projects in this area of expertise.
• Training hourly and/or salaried employees in a meeting room setting and/or on the shop floor.
• Develop working knowledge of equipment and assist with diagnosing equipment issues.
• Responsible for determination of root cause of any deviation from critical process specification(s), and to develop a timely and formal reaction plan.
• Write capital requests for new equipment and system upgrades.

Skills and Abilities:       

• Ability to communicate effectively with shop floor and management personnel.
• Ability to organize, manage time, and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work in a self-directed or team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Must be able to apply engineering concepts to daily observations.
• Must be able to apply principles of standard work.
• Forward thinker – innovate when the opportunity is presented.
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of SQL and/or Minitab preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Familiarity or working knowledge with 3D modeling and/or process modeling preferred, such as SolidWorks, NX, ProCAST.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Material Science or Metallurgy preferred but will consider other closely related degrees with experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to provide documentation in the original form establishing both your identity and your employment eligibility in the U.S.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully attain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience manufacturing operations and/or continuous improvement 
• Knowledge of metallurgy, vacuum practices and/or pyrometry systems preferred.
• Leadership experience a plus