Manufacturing Automation Engineer: CNC, Robotics & Automation

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to provide on-site expertise for CNC, EDM, Waterjet, and automated operations.

You will develop manufacturing processes, qualify new products on equipment, and support manufacturing improvements to enhance efficiency. The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX a plus), and proficiency in reading drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of relevant engineering experience.
• Good understanding of tooling, fixtures and manufacturing processes.
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify and release machining programs for CNC, EDM and Waterjet equipment.
• Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells.
• Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement new automation and advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Support capital funding justification and cost reduction projects.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

CAD proficiency

Siemens NX

Reading drawings

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

5+ years engineering experience

Tools

CAD

Siemens NX

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to provide on-site expertise for CNC, EDM, Waterjet, and automated operations.

You will develop manufacturing processes, qualify new products on equipment, and support manufacturing improvements to enhance efficiency. The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX a plus), and proficiency in reading drawings.