CERAMIC CORE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

The person in this position will be part of a high-performance multidisciplinary R&D team aiming to advance the state-of-the-art in aerospace manufacturing. Howmet Aerospace is one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic cores for investment casting in the world. An ideal candidate will use their knowledge of ceramics and materials science to develop new and improved ceramic materials and processing techniques for use in the manufacturing facilities around the world. Advancements in ceramic technology allow an increase in the performance and efficiency of the next generation of turbine engines and will be key to maintaining Howmet Aerospace's position as the premier supplier of the most complex investment castings in the world. The person in this role will be expected to:

• Develop ceramics materials and processes that will be validated in R&D and implemented in high-volume production around the world.
• Build close relationships with customers to understand the challenges they face and to design solutions that reduce cost while maintaining quality.
• Evaluate, understand, and solve issues in material batching, forming of green cores, and firing.
• Identify and work with equipment manufacturers to understand and tailor their equipment to our needs.
• Collaborate with multiple raw material suppliers to solve performance challenges in production, to develop new materials, and to seek alternative materials when needed.
• Balance multiple projects, with a variety of stakeholders, to ensure timely delivery of critical results.
• Share results with others at all levels of the organization and act as change agent to drive continuous growth and advancement.
• Provide support to casting and core manufacturing facilities worldwide as needed.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in Ceramics, Materials, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 2 years of experience in ceramic process development, material development, or manufacturing
• Ability to work in self-directed and team environments, balance multiple projects, and prioritize commitments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to communicate at all levels of an organization.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States (Visa sponsorship is not available for this position)
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• 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 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
MS or PhD degree in Ceramics, Materials, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution

• 5+ years of experience in ceramic process development, material development, or manufacturing
• Demonstrated skills in solving complex problems using analytical tools, designed experiments (DMAIC process), and analysis of results
• Experience forming complex ceramic shapes (fully dense or with targeted porosity) using techniques such as extrusion, molding, or slip casting
• Knowledge of rheology of slurries, surface interactions between oxides powders and binders, blending of ceramics and binders, de-bind/burnout phenomena, and the mechanics of sintering
• Understanding of the complex materials property relationships in composite ceramics and their interactions with metals during investment casting
• Experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing) of polymers or ceramics
• Experience with the operation of injection molding machines, and the injection molding process in either polymers or ceramics
• 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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.