Braze Engineer

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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‑melting 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 Dover Casting is a world‑class supplier of complex, investment‑cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas‑turbine industries.

Howmet Dover Alloy is a world‑class supplier of vacuum and air‑painted nickel‑ and cobalt‑based superalloys to aerospace, gas‑turbine, medical, and other high‑technology industrial markets.

We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage, matching 401(k), Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Performance Pay Bonus, Paid Time Off, Wellness Programs, EAP Program, free local membership, and other discounted benefits. Anticipated Pay Range: $77‑95K per year. Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education,, etc.

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Alcoa/Howmet’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Report all job related illness and injuries (per employee handbook).
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EH&S training.

• Systems thinker – sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale.
• Optimizer – constantly challenges the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully.
• Anticipation – looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next.
• Operational accelerator – drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions.
• Organization and structure – works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals.
• Influence – leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy‑in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders.
• Data informed – focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions.
• Prioritized reaction – handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist.
• Relationship – connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard.

• Determine root cause of deviations from critical process specifications to resolve braze‑related issues.
• Educate and train operators about proper procedures and processes, including creating or revising work instructions and training materials. Drive improvement through implementing and maintaining feedback systems.
• Institute proper monitoring of the Braze department performance to ensure financial targets are met (yields, rework).
• Foster continuous improvement by utilizing process management, control plans, Cpk monitoring, etc.
• Act with an innovative spirit, willing to challenge the status quo and seek the implementation of improved processes and new technology, including increased automation.
• Develop best practices to…