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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 SLM Post Processing Engineer 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 SLM Post Processing Engineer will be instrumental in determining a method to historize all SLM production inspection for engineering review. Be responsible to automate part acceptance script via incorporation of customer print and life of die tolerances versus obtained inspection data, creation of standardized submittal format by customer for all SLM parts, creation of a Pareto tool for part submittals; easily showing trends by feature and part number and creation of a tool that allows engineering the ability to create/trend part capability from historized data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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

• Use of basic and advanced metrology equipment

• Proficiency in Microsoft office, especially Excel

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Team-oriented attitude

• Knowledge and application of statistics and six sigma methodologies.

• Safety Awareness

• GOM, visual basic, and Python experience preferred

• Working knowledge of SLMs and their applications, including setup, hardware and software programming.

• Practiced familiarity with Layout Inspection procedures and results.

• Ability to interpret complex blueprints, instructions, and inspection requirements.

• 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.

• Higher math skills, especially algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.

• Independent, self-motivated worker able to concentrate on difficult tasks for long periods of time or be multi-tasking.

• Computer fluency, including Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD / Siemens NX.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Team-oriented attitude.

• Safety awareness

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consume raw inspection records into an automated script which allows for determination of part acceptance.

• Define, scope, and create necessary infrastructure to allow historization of inspected product.

• Coordinate with part number engineering. SLM Process Owner to define production inspection requirements along with a successful methodology.

• Creation of standardized submittal format by customer.

• Creation of software tool/package for part capability from user defined data set.

• Creation of tool suite to allow user selected time range for part/item submittal Pareto.

• Ability to train others on the use of developed reporting/historization/capability tools and infrastructure.

• Communicate the results of the inspection and its analysis to product engineer.

• Provide programming, database setup, and technical support for engineering and manufacturing requirements.

• 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

• Understand and be able to perform the skills of a SLM programmer.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• Three (3) years Engineering experience in the creation of tooling, dimensional part acceptance, and dimensional part capability/surveillance.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with SLM outputs and transforming results to part acceptance criteria.

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.

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.

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