Aerospace Casting Senior Process Engineer - On-site Leader

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI is seeking an experienced Process/Product Engineer leadership role at Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. The position focuses on standardization, six sigma, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to drive cost reduction and yields.

Responsibilities include mentoring, data-driven improvement, and ensuring compliance with customer/NADCAP requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of product / process engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred qualifications include advanced degree and Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization and process management using scientific methods and six sigma tools to define alloy and core removal processes, develop reaction plans, and reduce cost.
• Close the communication loop between rework, scrap, and engineering to drive resolution and reduce cost.
• Ensure development and implementation of new materials and finishing techniques meet testing and equipment requirements per BU Manuals.
• Assure meeting of the Alloy and Core Removal process MSAT per BU Manual.
• Ensure compliance to Customer and NADCAP requirements in Alloy and Core Removal areas.
• Coordinate and plan projects and resources with new vendors and customers.
• Write capital requests and manage costs for post cast projects.
• Communicate cost savings and scrap reduction initiatives across plants.
• Update Product Criteria and Activity Instructions as required.
• Approve all new and revised instructions for Core Removal Area.
• Coordinate operator training as required.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Automation experience

Tool design

Training delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Plastics/Materials/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI is seeking an experienced Process/Product Engineer leadership role at Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. The position focuses on standardization, six sigma, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams to drive cost reduction and yields.

Responsibilities include mentoring, data-driven improvement, and ensuring compliance with customer/NADCAP requirements.