Aerospace OR Scientist: Digital Twin & AI Optimization

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an Operations Research Scientist at the Howmet Research Center in Whitehall, Michigan. The role focuses on advancing optimization and digital twin models to drive autonomous decision making in aerospace manufacturing.

You will work on production scheduling, resource allocation, and data-driven insights within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in optimization, digital twins, and ML integration, with strong analytical maturity and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (MS or PhD) with specialization in operations research.
• Demonstrated expertise in ILP/MILP modeling, constraint programming, and solver technologies (Gurobi, CPLEX, OR Tools, Pyomo, PuLP).
• Working knowledge of machine learning, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Digital twin development and simulation modeling experience.
• U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship not available.
• Export-controlled data eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced optimization models for production planning and scheduling.
• Build and refine production-scheduling engines and solver strategies.
• Develop and maintain digital twin models for manufacturing systems.
• Analyze large-scale manufacturing data using Python and SQL.
• Integrate optimization with ML components for data-driven decisions.
• Prototype new mathematical formulations to improve throughput.
• Conduct statistical analyses to understand system performance.
• Communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to validate outputs.
• Promote optimization-driven culture across the organization.

Skills

ILP/MILP modeling

Constraint programming

Solver technologies

Python programming

Machine learning basics

Digital Twin development

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

MS/PhD in operations research

Tools

Gurobi

CPLEX

OR Tools

Pyomo

PuLP

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an Operations Research Scientist at the Howmet Research Center in Whitehall, Michigan. The role focuses on advancing optimization and digital twin models to drive autonomous decision making in aerospace manufacturing.

You will work on production scheduling, resource allocation, and data-driven insights within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in optimization, digital twins, and ML integration, with strong analytical maturity and