Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics & Automation

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, Michigan, seeks a Manufacturing Technology Design Engineer to advance aerospace investment casting and robotic automation.

You will design, test, and bring new equipment from concept through installation at Howmet facilities. You will collaborate with design teams, plant automation technicians, operators, and vendors, manage drawings with BOMs, and help maintain production readiness.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or an associate degree with engineering focus plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Willingness to travel 5–20% to other Howmet facilities.
• Experience in machine design/engineering and familiarity with a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and implement advanced manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Provide project support through the build and installation process across multiple Howmet facilities.
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams to improve existing processes.
• Assist in customer concept reviews and assist with customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot corporate processes, cost reductions, and product R&D.
• Follow designs through the build phase and implement equipment into production with PMs and critical spare parts.

Skills

Mechanical design

Manufacturing engineering

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Robotics

Project management

Electrical basics

Communication skills

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree with engineering focus

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, Michigan, seeks a Manufacturing Technology Design Engineer to advance aerospace investment casting and robotic automation.

You will design, test, and bring new equipment from concept through installation at Howmet facilities. You will collaborate with design teams, plant automation technicians, operators, and vendors, manage drawings with BOMs, and help maintain production readiness.