Facilities Engineer Plant 4: Maintenance & Projects Lead

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI, is seeking a Facilities Engineer for Plant 4 to oversee maintenance, project planning and implementation, and facility layouts. The role includes troubleshooting, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of plant equipment within one or more sites.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong problem-solving, and ability to supervise maintenance teams or contractors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Previous relevant experience in maintenance/facilities or engineering in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plant equipment and building maintenance as well as project planning and implementation, plant equipment layouts, and troubleshooting equipment problems for assigned plants within one or more facilities.
• Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
• Plans, formulates and administers various engineering programs.
• Directs the operation of the physical facility functions including equipment installations and service functions for facility (includes safety and outside contractors).

Skills

Systems thinker

Optimizer

Anticipation

Operational accelerator

Organization and structure

Influence

Data informed

Prioritized reaction

Relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI, is seeking a Facilities Engineer for Plant 4 to oversee maintenance, project planning and implementation, and facility layouts. The role includes troubleshooting, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of plant equipment within one or more sites.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong problem-solving, and ability to supervise maintenance teams or contractors in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.