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Metallurgist (Finance)



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 , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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:

  • Bachelor's of Science Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to meet the requirements pertaining to Vision Acuity Testing under the Quality Assurance Manual.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and Word.
  • 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 an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Material Science or Metallurgy from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 3 years of Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Quality or Engineering experience in the Aerospace industry.
  • Experience in the forging or metals industry.
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FMEA.
  • Experience with geometric dimension and tolerance (GD&T) principles.
  • Experience with the use of measuring devises common to the manufacturing industry such as calipers and micrometers.
  • Working knowledge of ISO9000 and AS9100 quality standards and material specifications.
  • Tier One Aerospace DSQR Certification.

Salary $80,000-$95,000Howmet Engines (HES) is seeking a Metallurgist to support the Quality department and Sales activities. Investigate and conduct experiments concerned with physical characteristics, properties, and processing of metals to develop methods of commercially manufacturing forgings from primarily Ferrous, Titanium and Nickel base alloys by performing the following duties:

This position is located at our aerospace forging plant in Rochester, NY. This position is eligible for $1000. sign-on bonus.

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. Howmet Engines is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM).

Join Howmet and join a network of people who are passionate about industry-changing technology that advances the world. You'll have the opportunity to work with leading global companies that operate in world-changing industries-such as aerospace, automotive, building and construction, defense and commercial transportation. It's not just a job. It's a career and a path to the future. You'll be part of a diverse culture of learning, teaching and mentorship. Howmet is fully committed to developing people: providing employees with the resources and learning and development opportunities they need to excel and build a career.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Using a working knowledge of primarily Ferrous, Titanium and Nickel base alloy metallurgy and processing, and the associated impact on microstructure, mechanical and physical properties, work with the Sales Department on Contract Review.

  • Understand and work to Quality requirements of our major customers (RR, P&W, GE and others), including Product Approvals and non-conformance controls.

  • Work with Process Engineers and Operations groups to develop hot working, cold working, and heat-treating processes to obtain desired characteristics of customers specifications. And issue reports accordingly.

  • Consult with Engineers and the Operations staff to develop methods of manufacturing alloys at minimum costs, and to implement robust shop floor instructions.

  • Support Continuous Improvement and Cost Reduction activities as directed, including the use of Quality and Finite Element Analysis tools as appropriate.

  • Support Quality functions including documentation release of incoming raw material and forging Certificates of Conformity.

  • Study manufacturing problems to determine most efficient methods of processing metals commercially. Issue reports accordingly.

  • Work with Heat Treat Department to oversee furnace surveys, Heat Treat Operator qualification training and exams, and Brinell Hardness qualification exams.

  • Performs additional duties as required
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