Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & CAD

Howmet; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Manchester, CT facility. You will support the engineering team across tube bending, metal forming, drafting, modeling, additive manufacturing, inspection, and process improvement.

The role requires 3+ years in metal forming manufacturing, strong tool design skills, and familiarity with CAD/ERP systems. On-site work with opportunities for growth and exposure to ITAR-sensitive programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, metallurgy or materials science preferred.
• 3+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in metal forming preferred.
• Strong tool design experience required.
• Aerospace industry experience or exposure preferred.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, concepts, processes, and systems.
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to define and brainstorm solutions.
• Ability to program and operate CNC machines (mill, lathe, EDM) preferred.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across departments.
• Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement tools preferred.
• Product prototyping, qualification and/or testing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100 quality standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD software; SolidWorks and/or NX preferred.
• MBD knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and troubleshoot production issues.
• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes and products.
• Design and modify fixtures, tooling, and gauging.
• Produce, update, and review engineering drawings and operation sheets.
• Document processes and train operators to standardized work.
• Disposition nonconforming material and perform RCCA.
• Research and develop new processes per customer specifications.
• Justify and implement capital expenditures and equipment upgrades.
• Review and interpret customer drawings, specifications and PO requirements.
• Participate in PPAP, PFMEA, and flow downs.
• Develop Bills of Materials and Bills of Operations for new products.
• Interact with customers, operators, sales reps and vendors.
• Analyze data to determine feasibility and conformance to specifications.
• Reduce waste and increase capacity through continuous improvement tools.

Skills

Tool design

Aerospace experience

Manufacturing methods

Analytical skills

CNC programming

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Prototyping

Quality standards

CAD software

MBD knowledge

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, metallurgy or materials science

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CAD software

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Manchester, CT facility. You will support the engineering team across tube bending, metal forming, drafting, modeling, additive manufacturing, inspection, and process improvement.

The role requires 3+ years in metal forming manufacturing, strong tool design skills, and familiarity with CAD/ERP systems. On-site work with opportunities for growth and exposure to ITAR-sensitive programs.