Plant Facilities Engineer — Maintenance & Project Lead

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, Michigan, is seeking a Facilities Engineer for Plant 4 to oversee maintenance of plant equipment and buildings, plus planning and implementing capital projects.

The role emphasizes safety, lean practices, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations and outside contractors. The engineer will analyze proposals, optimize layouts, and supervise project work while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; analytical capabilities.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks; blueprint reading proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plant equipment and building maintenance, project planning and implementation.
• Analyze engineering proposals and process requirements for machinery design.
• Determine feasibility of new equipment or facility modifications, considering cost and space.
• Direct operation of facility functions including equipment installations and safety compliance.
• Plan, formulate and administer engineering programs; design and facilitate capital projects.
• Provide manufacturing support to business centers and manage supplier relations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Blueprint reading

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, Michigan, is seeking a Facilities Engineer for Plant 4 to oversee maintenance of plant equipment and buildings, plus planning and implementing capital projects.

The role emphasizes safety, lean practices, and cross‑functional collaboration with operations and outside contractors. The engineer will analyze proposals, optimize layouts, and supervise project work while ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.