Manufacturing Engineer - Plant 10

CHEMICAL & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI seeks a manufacturing/process engineer to develop methods for high-yield, low-cost production in Plant 10, Whitehall Casting. You will drive continuous improvement, document work, and support cost-reduction initiatives across the shop floor.

The role emphasizes Kaizen, standard work, time studies, and cell layout design, with collaboration across engineering and production teams to deliver scalable, safe solutions.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods to produce parts that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Pursue continuous improvement of processes to increase yields and reduce labor content.
• Conceive, evaluate and implement problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and part/process improvements.
• Investigate external customer escapes and develop correction action plans.
• Provide general technical support, gather data and respond to customer requests.
• Develop material, scrap and labor costs for cost modeling.
• Provide manufacturing support for prototypes, instructions and data analysis.

Skills

Kaizen

Continuous improvement

Time studies

Standardized work

Analytical skills

CAD

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

BS in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology

Tools

CAD (2D/3D)

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• 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 position will be located in Plant 10, Whitehall Casting Operation, and will support manufacturing by providing focused projects that will improve throughput, reduce inventory & reduce operating expense. This position will drive reduction of labor costs through cellular manufacturing and new/improved methods & equipment. Must be able to apply standard practices and techniques, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and take corrective action. Will document work, prepare technical notes/reports/documents, and establish customer contacts (internal & external) as required.

Job Roles

• Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
• Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
• Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
• Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
• Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
• Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
• Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions
• Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
• Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for developing manufacturing methods to produce parts that consistently meet or exceed our customers' requirements. Also, continuous improvement of processes by improving methods and developing new methods of manufacturing, leading to increased yields and reduced labor content.

• Conceives, evaluates and implements problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and part/process improvement activities.
• External customer escapes - Investigates and analyzes root cause. Develops and implements correction action plans.
• General Technical Support - Collects data and answers customer requests.
• Quotation Prep - Develops material, scrap and labor costs for cost modeling.
• Tooling Development and Build - Attends NPI meeting and provides input based on customer specifications for BOM, routings and milestone plans.Provides manufacturing support fixtures and dies.
• Process Development - Provides manufacturing support for prototypes, instructions and data analysis.
• Equipment Design, Build and Procure - Troubleshoots, validates and qualifies equipment.
• Cell and Standard Work Development - Conducts time studies. Develops cell layout
• Part Number Scrap Reduction and Yield Improvement - Collects data and analysis. Attends QSI meeting
• Floor Coverage and Support - Completes general daily process walk through.Collects data and analysis
• Standard Labor and Process Time Reduction - Analyzes shift labor efficiencies and affectivities. Conducts cost modeling. Implements tooling change
• Deviant Part Review and Disposition - Reviews scrap in all areas

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• 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:

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology
• Experience in Kaizen, continuous improvement and formal problem solving
• Excellent analytical skills, verbal & written communication skills (such as Standard Operating Procedure development)
• Ability to perform and analyze time studies to develop standardized work and set labor standards
• Ability to create capacity analysis tools that capture machine cycle times, workloads and OEE
• Experience in the implementation of improved manufacturing processes, such as new and better equipment (including defining scope of work, technology research, quote procurement from vendors, budget setting, equipment installation and start-up, project management of improvement projects)
• Experience in defining and implementing cell layout, plant layout and ergonomically designed workstations
• Experience in export control regulations (commercial and/or military shipments across international borders)
• Utilization of observation skills to drive NVA (Non-Value Add) waste elimination, reduced operation cycle times and product flow analysis
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas through the use of cross-functional teams
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience with CAD (2D and/or 3D)

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.