CAD Engineer / Specialist

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a CAD Engineer/Specialist in Whitehall Township, MI. This full-time position involves working on process improvements, customer qualifications, and product tooling design. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a CAD discipline, along with strong collaboration skills. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and experience with designing tooling for manufacturing frameworks are preferred. Emphasizing teamwork and self-motivation, this role contributes significantly to engineering and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or CAD Discipline is required.
• Must be authorized to work legally in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T is preferred.
• Modeling in Siemens and ability to utilize expressions, macros and grips.
• Knowledge of investment casting manufacturing process and/or aerospace industry manufacturing.
• Experience in designing tooling to support a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Complete customer First Article inspection packages using various metrology tools.
• Prepare reports with detailed inspection data and support tooling development.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality on customer approval packages.
• Provide technical support to engineers and other departments to support tooling development and process improvements.
• Collaborate with team members in a dynamic work environment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or CAD Discipline

Associate’s Degree with 4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Siemens

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 06/08/2026, 12:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

We are seeking a CAD Engineer/Specialist to join our Whitehall, MI location as a member of the Whitehall Casting Layout Dept and Engineering teams. This position will be responsible for working with engineering on process improvement initiatives, customer qualification activities, and product tooling design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete customer First Article inspection packages using various metrology tools including structured light, GOM, CMM, and various mechanical measurement tools
• Prepare and complete customer reports with detailed inspection data
• Work with engineering and quality on customer approval packages, and quotes
• Provides technical support to engineers, and other departments to support tooling development and process improvements
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others
• Self-motivated

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or CAD Discipline OR an Associate’s Degree with 4 years of related experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office suite
• Modeling in Siemens and ability to utilize expressions, macros and grips
• Knowledge of investment casting manufacturing process and/or aerospace industry manufacturing
• Experience in designing tooling to support a manufacturing environment
• Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T