Facilities Project Engineer

Howmet; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering services that support production, maintenance and admin teams to meet plant goals.

You will manage capital and expense projects, develop specifications, work with suppliers and contractors, test equipment, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 3 years of mechanical project engineering experience are required; US work authorization is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical project engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Employee 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.
• 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

• Specify new production equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Develop functional specifications.
• Work with suppliers and contractors on procurement and implementation of production equipment and infrastructure support.
• Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Provide maintenance engineering and troubleshooting assistance.
• Generate contract scope of work documents and cost estimates.
• Oversee contractor work and monitor safe work practices.
• Act as single point accountable person for EHS policies.
• Occasional travel required

Skills

Mechanical project engineering

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ACAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

MS Project

Job description

Job Info

• Job Identification 118045
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 06/12/2026, 12:22 PM
• Locations One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, 23661, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 09/05/2026, 04:00 AM
• 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

Facilities Mechanical Engineer

This position will report directly to the Facility Engineering Team Leader and will be responsible for providing engineering services to safely meet the location's business plan by providing engineering support to production, maintenance, and administrative departments to achieve plant goals.

Salary:

Anticipated Pay Range: $90K-100K per year.

Job Summary:

• Applies engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in manufacturing and facility maintenance in order to advance technology or productivity of operations.
• Manage Capital and expense projects to develop scopes and budgets, maintain quality communications, completion schedules and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specify new production equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Develop functional specifications.
• Work with suppliers and contractors on procurement and implementation of production equipment and infrastructure support.
• Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Provide maintenance engineering and troubleshooting assistance.
• Generate contract scope of work documents and cost estimates.
• Oversee contractor work and monitor safe work practices.
• Act as single point accountable person for EHS policies.
• Comply with Company, Federal, and State EHS policies.
• Occasional travel required

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical project engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Employee 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ACAD and Inventor design software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Project software
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems in a diverse industrial environment
• Ability to rapidly grasp concepts and understand processes
• Ability to multitask
• Familiarity with a wide variety of facility infrastructure systems
• Experience with Investment Casting

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.

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