Thermal Process Specialist

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

This position is located in Whitehall, MI and will support the manufacture of Single Crystal and Directionally Solidified and Equiaxed product through process control and improvement initiatives specific to the Kiln process in our state-of-the-art ceramic core facility. Initial travel to Morristown, TN for training will be required.

The Thermal Process Specialist, in partnership with the Thermal Process Owner is responsible for developing & executing operating procedures, developing process improvements, directing, and implementing equipment projects and troubleshooting operating problems for kilns and prebake ovens. Activities will include but not limited to solving technical problems, identifying best practices, process management (process control and capability improvements). This position works close with plant maintenance and manufacturing.

Position will be responsible for:

• Plan and direct repairs, rebuilds for all prebakes and kilns (internal and external)
• Develop operating procedures and standards for all thermal processes (kiln, prebake)
• Identify process and equipment improvements utilizing internal and external resources.
• Troubleshoot operating problems and emergencies.
• Conduct audits and monitor/facilitate corrective actions.
• Designs furniture, fixtures and support equipment for kiln(s) and prebake ovens.
• Manage fuel consumption and fuel efficiency for thermal process.
• Work with Manufacturing and Engineering to optimize equipment utilization.
• Analyze process data to determine actions for process and equipment improvements.
• Prepare budgetary information and capital requests on equipment for process improvements.
• Daily thermal process audits and inspections
• Monitor process performance and determine corrective actions.
• Troubleshoots and resolves day-to-day process and equipment issues related to thermal process.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in machine rebuilds, retrofits and integrations.
• 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

• Ceramic core mfg. / thermal processing of ceramics or thermal processing
• Familiar with maintenance of Kilns
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic electrical, masonry and mechanical stills
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
• PLC and controller programming