Inspection Services Process Owner - Howmet Aerospace

About Howmet Aerospace

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report .

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or 1 year experience with working knowledge of CMM/SLM experience or comparable metrology experience.
• Must possess the ability to create inspection programs via GOM at time of application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate
• PC-DMIS, Siemens NX or GOM 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.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or 1 year experience with working knowledge of CMM/SLM experience or comparable metrology experience.
• Must possess the ability to create inspection programs via GOM at time of application.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education and/or a technical trade certificate
• PC-DMIS, Siemens NX or GOM 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.

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.We're a company of innovators and makers. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the aerospace and transportation industries. Join our team and help us engineer the next generation of sustainable travel.

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 .

Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in LaPorte, Indiana is seeking an Inspection Services Process Owner to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in LaPorte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

The Inspection Services Process Owner will be instrumental and responsible for providing leadership to team members while maintaining a safe working environment, quality standards and department schedules. Reporting gaps in resources to department manager and help to determine options to support leadership goals. Fostering an atmosphere of growth and opportunity within the department and facilitate training on new equipment/software as necessary to ensure LaPorte remains current. Use all manner of Metrology equipment (primary role will be Structured Light Metrology (SLM) Subject Matter Expert ) to provide accurate dimensional inspections in support of engineering and manufacturing operations. Quantify and report inspection results to meet customer and internal requirements. Adherence to applicable quality standards, company policies and procedures, customer requirements, and safety initiatives is mandatory and coordinates standardized methods with programmers to ensure accurate information with consistent formats for SLM operators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish workflow schedule for department which will be used to determine how to best allocate resources.
• Advise technical manager with unexpected increases in workflow and based on historical information suggest course of action for resolution to potential misses in On Time Delivery (OTD).
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints, instructions, and inspection requirements
• Utilize Analysis and 3D CAD software such as GOM, ATOS, Siemens NX, Geomagic, and Polyworks to interpret part geometry and complete SLM inspections and color maps
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T applications specifically datum structure, profile both surface and line, positional tolerance, application of composite versus two single segment tolerance, tolerance of form and tolerance stack up analysis.
• Practiced familiarity with Layout Inspection procedures and results.
• Advanced math skills (especially algebra, trigonometry, and geometry)
• Use of basic and advanced metrology equipment
• Independent, self-motivated worker able to concentrate on difficult tasks for long periods of time or be multi-tasking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team-oriented attitude
• Safety Awareness

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to utilize and train others on the use SLM and other equipment to dimensionally inspect castings, patterns, gauges, and fixtures in order to assess their conformance to established specifications.
• Communicate the results of the inspection and its analysis to product engineer.
• Provide programming, database setup, and technical support for engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Use discretion to schedule workflow based on priority and efficiency.
• Perform routine production inspections as required.
• Cooperate with peers by participating in an active cross-training environment.
• Adhere to applicable quality standards, company policies and procedures, customer requirements, and safety initiatives
• Standardized scanning and inspection methodology with SLM programmers.
• Standardized reporting syntax for SLM Post Process Engineer.
• Establishment/Maintenance of all SLM based activity instructions.
• Support all customer/3 rd party audits.
• Create and execute any action plan necessary to maintain/obtain customer/3 rd party certification/accreditation.
• Primary technical contact for equipment maintenance/calibration.
• Perform other duties as required

We're a company of innovators and makers. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the aerospace and transportation industries. Join our team and help us engineer the next generation of sustainable travel.

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 .

Our state-of-the-art investment casting facility in LaPorte, Indiana is seeking an Inspection Services Process Owner to join our team. Nestled halfway between South Bend and Chicago, along the shores of Lake Michigan - our facility in LaPorte, Indiana supplies jet engine components to some of the most trusted names in the Aerospace industry.

The Inspection Services Process Owner will be instrumental and responsible for providing leadership to team members while maintaining a safe working environment, quality standards and department schedules. Reporting gaps in resources to department manager and help to determine options to support leadership goals. Fostering an atmosphere of growth and opportunity within the department and facilitate training on new equipment/software as necessary to ensure LaPorte remains current. Use all manner of Metrology equipment (primary role will be Structured Light Metrology (SLM) Subject Matter Expert ) to provide accurate dimensional inspections in support of engineering and manufacturing operations. Quantify and report inspection results to meet customer and internal requirements. Adherence to applicable quality standards, company policies and procedures, customer requirements, and safety initiatives is mandatory and coordinates standardized methods with programmers to ensure accurate information with consistent formats for SLM operators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish workflow schedule for department which will be used to determine how to best allocate resources.
• Advise technical manager with unexpected increases in workflow and based on historical information suggest course of action for resolution to potential misses in On Time Delivery (OTD).
• Ability to interpret complex blueprints, instructions, and inspection requirements
• Utilize Analysis and 3D CAD software such as GOM, ATOS, Siemens NX, Geomagic, and Polyworks to interpret part geometry and complete SLM inspections and color maps
• Extensive knowledge of GD&T applications specifically datum structure, profile both surface and line, positional tolerance, application of composite versus two single segment tolerance, tolerance of form and tolerance stack up analysis.
• Practiced familiarity with Layout Inspection procedures and results.
• Advanced math skills (especially algebra, trigonometry, and geometry)
• Use of basic and advanced metrology equipment
• Independent, self-motivated worker able to concentrate on difficult tasks for long periods of time or be multi-tasking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Team-oriented attitude
• Safety Awareness

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to utilize and train others on the use SLM and other equipment to dimensionally inspect castings, patterns, gauges, and fixtures in order to assess their conformance to established specifications.
• Communicate the results of the inspection and its analysis to product engineer.
• Provide programming, database setup, and technical support for engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Use discretion to schedule workflow based on priority and efficiency.
• Perform routine production inspections as required.
• Cooperate with peers by participating in an active cross-training environment.
• Adhere to applicable quality standards, company policies and procedures, customer requirements, and safety initiatives
• Standardized scanning and inspection methodology with SLM programmers.
• Standardized reporting syntax for SLM Post Process Engineer.
• Establishment/Maintenance of all SLM based activity instructions.
• Support all customer/3 rd party audits.
• Create and execute any action plan necessary to maintain/obtain customer/3 rd party certification/accreditation.
• Primary technical contact for equipment maintenance/calibration.
• Perform other duties as required