Primary Purpose of Job
Under the SAIP Senior Metallurgist, this position is responsible for providing technical support for the creation of new processes /new items, optimizing existing processes to improve properties and reduce cost/lead time, review process deviations to disposition product, respond to customer requests, write and review technical documents, write technical reports to qualify new product/ processes, review technical specifications for compliance, and support industry (AS9100, NADCAP, etc), supplier and customer audits in order to meet Howmet’s business objectives. This position does not directly supervise other personnel. The incumbent communicates with all levels of management within the Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Commercial Departments, as well as with other Quality and Metallurgical personnel. Externally, they communicate with customers, external auditors and suppliers.
Accountability Objectives
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Reviewing test release and supplier certification results, regarding product and disposition, to ensure the achievement of production goals.
Providing technical expertise to the metallographic analysis of the material and processes of Howmet Products.
Determining the acceptability of structural features of metallographic samples from production forgings.
Converting, translating, and communicating specified customer requirements to Production and other Technical Design, Quality and Process Engineering staff, such as test quantity and numerical value to assure that all requirements are met. Evaluating test results in comparison to customer requirements.
Implementing continuous improvement and stability activities for critical processes.
Developing and maintaining Quality Assurance programs, specifications, procedures, and equipment to meet customer specifications and Howmet quality requirements. Auditing internal and external processes to these requirements.
Interfacing with customer representatives on Howmet product and metallurgical quality issues.
Basic Qualifications
For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution, or a minimum 8 years of metallurgical manufacturing experience in aluminum, titanium, steel, or nickel-base wrought products.
Preferred Qualifications
For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:
The ability to effectively communicate (verbally and written) and delegate while maintaining forward motion on key deliverables. Strong technical writing skills are highly preferred.
A high degree of interpersonal skills to motivate and influence others, including those not under their direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability of problem solving, systems thinking, project management, and team building.
The ability to work in a fast-pace, multiple deadline-oriented work environment.
Working Conditions
This position involves moderate exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in an interior work environment. While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full PPE to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.
This position requires light physical activity, such as walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time, as well as some lifting.
This position also requires a willingness to be responsive outside of normal working hours for support and travel domestically, as requested.