Manufacturing Automation Specialist - IGT

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA • 2h ago

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Automation position located in Hampton, VA will provide technical expertise for manufacturing processes on site including CNC, EDM, Waterjet, Production Gauging and all Automated operations. Develop automated manufacturing processes to provide manufacturing expertise for the engineering team. Qualify new product on manufacturing equipment, internally and with the customer and provide support for manufacturing to improve existing processes.

Essential Job Responsibilities but not limited to:

Create, verify and release machining programs for programable manufacturing equipment including CNC, EDM & Waterjet

Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells in Wax, Monoshell and Post cast

Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes

Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation

Support justification of capital funding requests

Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques

Creating and maintaining all documentation including SOPs, EMSs, JSAs for CNC, EDM, Waterjet, Production gauging and other Automated operations

Support NADCAP compliance on NADCAP controlled manufacturing equipment

Mentor other team members in CAD, CAM, EDM & Automation

Provide manufacturing engineering solutions to executional scrap issues

Support identification and implantation of new manufacturing technology

Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment

Provide technical expertise for qualification of outplant machining operations

Implement and support EH&S activities

Prioritizing product demands, process control tasks and manufacturing engineering responsibilities to fulfil business needs across all Business Centers

Maintaining focus on supporting production while implementing new products and process improvements

Quality control of work instruction documentation and product criteria

Working with Maintenance to help fault find manufacturing systems

Direct reporting to Manufacturing Engineering Lead who reports to Engineering Manager. Our largest customer is Manufacturing, led by Operations Manager

Works within Engineering to provide engineered solutions to Manufacturing problems

Achieves specific sub-function goals

Other Skills/Abilities:

Prioritizing product demands, process control tasks and manufacturing engineering responsibilities to fulfil business needs across all Business Centers

Maintaining focus on supporting production while implementing new products and process improvements

Quality control of work instruction documentation and product criteria

Working with Maintenance to help fault find manufacturing systems

Direct reporting to Manufacturing Engineering Lead who reports to Engineering Manager. Our largest customer is Manufacturing, led by Operations Manager

Works within Engineering to provide engineered solutions to Manufacturing problems

Achieves specific sub-function goals

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution

A minimum of five years' relevant experience within an engineering environment

Good understanding of tooling, fixture design and manufacturing processes

Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage

Ability to read engineering drawings

High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)

Good judgment and decision making

Communication and team working skills

Employee 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent

Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain controls & NX CAM)

Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)

In depth knowledge of automation systems

Robot programming experience, Yaskawa or Fanuc an advantage

CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)

PLC or other logic-based programming experience

Knowledge of problem-solving tools (FMEA or equivalent)

Knowledge of 3DSL measurement equipment

Experience with EDM die sinking applications

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/howmet-aerospace) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/howmetaerospace) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/howmetaerospace/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Howmetaerospace/) , and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/howmetaerospace) .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.com

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