Injection Molding Development Engineer

Howmet Aerospace, Engines seeks an experienced Injection Molding Simulation Engineer to join our team at our Howmet Research Center, located in Whitehall, Michigan. This role will be part of a high-performance multidisciplinary R&D team aiming to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace manufacturing. Howmet Aerospace is a leading aerospace manufacturer that employs both injection and transfer molding to produce ceramic cores and wax patterns for use in the investment casting process. Using flow modeling and simulation tools, an ideal candidate will lead the company in identifying advanced molding technologies and methods. These advancements will increase the performance and efficiency of the next generation of turbine engines and will be key to maintaining Howmet Aerospace's position as the premier supplier of the most complex investment castings in the world. 

Primary Responsibilities:
•    Develop injection molding concepts that will be validated in R&D and implemented in high-volume production around the world. 
•    Lead the business in developing and documenting a set of robust best-practices and design rules for building high-performing injection molding tools and processes. 
•    Improve the accuracy of existing materials property databases, boundary conditions, and analytical tools. 
•    Build close relationships with plant personnel to understand the challenges they face and to design effective solutions. 
•    Maintain a current understanding of the tools and techniques available in the injection molding of ceramics, plastics, and waxes. 
•    Balance multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders, to ensure timely delivery of critical simulation results. 
•    Share results with others at all levels of the organization and act as change agent to drive continuous growth and advancement. 
•    Provide support to casting and core manufacturing facilities worldwide as needed. 
 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in injection molding, mold/tool design, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or finite element analysis (FEA)
• 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 applicants ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
   

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD degree from an accredited institution in one of the following engineering disciplines: Modeling, Simulation, Plastics, Mechanical, or Materials Science
• 5+ years of experience in injection molding simulation (Modelex3D or Moldflow), tooling design, or injection molding
• Ability to work in self-directed and team environments, balance multiple projects, and prioritize commitments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, an ability to communicate at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated skills in solving complex problems using analytical tools, designed experiments (DMAIC process), and analysis of results
• Proficiency in manipulating complex 3D CAD models (Siemen NX preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of heat transfer, fluid flow, stress analysis, and mechanics of materials
• Experience in the design and manufacturing of complex multi-cavity dies with tight dimensional tolerances
• Experience with the operation of injection molding machines and the injection molding process
• Familiarity with additively manufactured components
• Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of investment casting materials (polymers, ceramics, and metals)