Machining Engineer

Howmet Aerospace 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.

Our Savannah Operations is a part of our Howmet Structures Systems and is a heavy industrial Forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia. We employ approximately 160 people and growing exponentially. We have an immediate opening for a dynamic Machining Engineer to support our growing business.

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Essential Functions: This is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Develop, modify, improve, and troubleshoot the machining processes associated with the production of aerospace closed-die forgings.
• Track machining process performance as a function of materials or parts machined, equipment, personnel used.
• Support operations with technical guidance associated with machining practice.
• Initiate and control cost reduction projects to achieve targets established by the business unit.
• Use CAD software to review parts; CAM software to review machining programs.
• Document departures from approved practice for internal as well as external review.
• Cooperate with process design and product development teams to identify best practices.
• Review new and revised technical (material, process, quality) specifications, as necessary.
• Determine process capability as a function of part family, material, machine, down to specific geometric features.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is infrequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is rarely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical engineering field from an accredited institution and 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, equivalent combination of education and work experience (i.e. associate's degree in an engineering or technical engineering field and 4 years of manufacturing experience, etc.) will be considered.
• 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:

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical engineering field from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of experience in a production machining facility.
• Six Sigma Green or Black belt certification preferred.

Howmet Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion. Howmet provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.