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Howmet Aerospace

Automation & Controls Engineer

Howmet Aerospace, Brecksville, Ohio, United States, 44141

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Job Summary

Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Engineering Lead in our Tooling Business Center at our Engines Products – Tempcraft Operations located at 10147 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, OH. This position is responsible for leading new automation development projects including level 1, 2 and 3 systems, supporting production equipment troubleshooting, leading automation upgrade projects for existing assets.

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation.

Job Requirements

Collaborates with plant personnel (Maintenance and Production) on problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and performance efficiency improvements of manufacturing equipment and processes

Supports Maintenance and Production daily to meet production targets

Defines the scope and schedule of improvement projects

Owns the data collection and visualization systems for production control and monitoring

Collaborates with the quality and IT departments on paperless shop floor production control systems

This role is based in the HES in Cleveland, but requires frequent travel to our machine shop in Brecksville, OH based on project assignments.

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following elements:

Leadership ability and teamwork skills

Ability to work within Howmet systems for safety, quality, and compliance

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to lead and work in a cross functional team environment

Judgment: Acts with a view to what is appropriate, reasonable, timely and realistic

Initiative: Takes independent action and goes beyond what situation requires

Demonstrates self-confidence in own ideas, judgments and capabilities

Developing others without regard to differences in background or perspective

Driving equipment and process standardization

Advocating for manufacturability of new products and processes

Identifying opportunities for manufacturing cost reductions and capital equipment improvements

Comply with Corporate EHS, Quality and HR rules and standards

Job Specifications

Basic Qualifications:

Engineering or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience

Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing or Engineering work experience

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

Preferred Qualifications:

Direct experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles

Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to include hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, control systems and measurement feedback systems

Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation, and Fanuc control systems

Experience programming industrial robots

Experience working with CNC lathes and mills

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.

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