ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician for the Whitehall Casting Plant 10 weekend crew. The role provides technical support to maintain continuous flow of parts, materials and information, liaising between engineering and manufacturing to expedite product flow.

Responsibilities include solving issues, identifying improvements, supporting tooling and NPIs, and collecting data to support process control. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical technology or related field.
• Minimum of one year experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Expedite product flow between engineering and manufacturing.
• Address process issues to improve velocity and drive root-cause resolution.
• Identify potential problems to reduce constraints and costs.
• Support tooling, NPIs and process improvements with engineering.
• Assist with data collection and analysis for process control.
• Coordinate information flow and provide status updates to plant teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• 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

This weekend-crew position will be located in our Whitehall Casting, Plant 10 Operations.

Summary: The manufacturing engineering technician role provides technical support to ensure continuous flow of parts, materials and information by addressing issues that arise to drive velocity through the plant.

• Acts as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, other functions to expedite product flow
• Continually address issues with problem-solving techniques that impact velocity and solve issues identified to root cause
• Proactively identify and address potential problems or constraints in the production process for improvements or cost reduction
• Interact with engineering to drive tooling, NPI and process improvements
• Supports engineering and manufacturing with data collection, compiling information and analysis to support process control
• Coordinate information flow, e.g., reviews shift reports and connects with supervisors to determine areas for focus, communicates material requests, etc. – provides updates on issues and resolution to appropriate functions within the plant
• Keeps workstations stocked with material replenishment
• Support operations as a contact in out-of-cycle tasks related to raw materials, parts, removal of waste, moving kanban cards, updates to electronic productivity and other status boards, missing instructions, quality issues, etc.
• Coordinates with engineering to understand risk of deviations and variations in processes

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical technology or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• 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

• 2 years of work experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Reading blueprints / specifications.
• Understanding of production processes and manufacturing related metrics.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team collaborating with others.

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.