Manufacturing Engineer: Machining & Cold Forming (Travel)

Howmet; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Machining & Cold Forming) at Howmet Aerospace is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting high-volume metal manufacturing processes across multiple sites and supplier locations, with focus on CNC machining, cold forming, and secondary operations.

The role requires up to 75% travel to support plant launches, process improvements, tooling validation, and supplier development, and involves leading NPI activities, QA improvements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of machining and/or cold forming experience.
• Strong understanding of metal forming physics, machining fundamentals, and tooling.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%-75%, including extended on-site assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate machining and cold forming processes for high-volume production.
• Establish process windows using DOE, SPC, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
• Analyze forming loads, material flow, tool wear, and machining performance to improve quality and throughput.
• Lead on-site troubleshooting of production issues at domestic and international locations.
• Lead pilot builds, PPAP/FAI, and production launches on-site.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through standardized processes and documentation.

Skills

Machining

Cold forming

DOE

SPC

Cp/Cpk

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering

Job description

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Machining & Cold Forming) at Howmet Aerospace is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting high-volume metal manufacturing processes across multiple sites and supplier locations, with focus on CNC machining, cold forming, and secondary operations.

The role requires up to 75% travel to support plant launches, process improvements, tooling validation, and supplier development, and involves leading NPI activities, QA improvements, and