Howmet Aerospace
Posted 4d ago

Process Owner

Howmet Aerospace
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • controlling processes
  • troubleshooting problems
  • implementing processes
Requirements
  • Requires 2+ years in investment casting
  • HNC Engineering minimum
  • Engineering degree preferred
  • Mix of 6 toolkit experience
  • Computer literacy, and health and safety awareness
Technical tools mentioned
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft ProjectMinitabProcess Management6 SigmaValue Stream AnalysisLean PrinciplesKaizenMachine ReliabilityHuman PerformanceMSATTCEPFMEA5STPMOEE

Job description

Responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a Process Owner within the Casting Plant at our Exeter site.  This position is on a day shift basis (8am-4pm).

Main Activities:               

  • Ensure Chemical Processes including Core Removal, Shell Leach and Chem Farm are performed in compliance with the methods, materials and equipment detailed in the relevant Corporate Manual.
  • Complete monthly assessment and reporting of MSAT score and represent HEC on monthly Business Unit Process Owner calls. 
  • Department champion for Process Management implementation. Set up and maintain process audit schedule and report departmental performance metrics.
  • Monitor and control incoming materials. Ensure approval and implementation of new materials to QAP 72 and compliance with relevant Process Materials specification.
  • Work with Supply Chain Manager to determine Min / Max levels and source suitable alternative materials when required to support the production run rate.
  • Responsible for implementation of new Processes within department including specification, Capex submission and implementation of new equipment within the department.
  • Provide and maintain and approve departmental SOP’s, EMS’s and Process Releases using TCE.
  • Support training within the department including approval of training records to QAP151.
  • Co-ordination with Product, Process and Manufacturing Engineers to implement technical developments and support engineering in solving process related casting defects.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and provide technical support to resolve issues to root cause allowing production of quality parts to resume in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for department PFMEA and action plan to reduce RPN ratings.
  • Support department 5S, TPM implementation and OEE measurement and improvement.
  • Participate in department Continuous Improvement Kaizen events.
  • Generate savings from continuous improvement of materials, productivity, waste, energy etc. 
  • Such duties as the management team may from time to time reasonably require.

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Investment Casting. BSc in Engineering related discipline preferred, minimum HNC qualification in Engineering. 
  • Experience with Mix of 6 toolkit (Process Management, 6 Sigma, Flow / Value Stream Analysis / Lean Principles, Kaizen, Machine Reliability / Human Performance, MSAT). 
  • High level of computer literacy (Word / Excel / Project / Minitab). 
  • Awareness of Health and Safety. 

About Howmet Aerospace

Provides advanced engineered solutions for aerospace and industrial markets.