Manufacturing Automation Specialist - IGT

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create and maintain 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
• Provide technical expertise for qualification of outplant machining operations
• Implement and support EH&S activities
• Prioritize product demands, process control tasks and manufacturing engineering responsibilities to fulfill business needs across all Business Centers
• Maintain focus on supporting production while implementing new products and process improvements
• Quality control of work instruction documentation and product criteria
• Work with Maintenance to help fault find manufacturing systems

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

Basic Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

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

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc., 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.