Process Engineer

Howmet; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet in Wichita Falls is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives. The role includes responsibilities such as quoting parts, conducting metallurgical studies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong analytical skills. The position requires legal authorization to work in the U.S. and offers an onsite work opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is mandatory.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan engineering programs and implement process designs.
• Support technical development and resolve design issues.
• Conduct quality investigations and improve cost efficiency.

Skills

Engineering

Metallurgy

Analytical skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy

Job description

Job Identification: 118060 | Category: Engineering | Location: PO Box 1616, 6200 Central Frwy, Wichita Falls, TX 76307-1616 (On‑site) | Schedule: Full time | Posting Date: 06/17/2026, 08:42 PM

Responsibilities

The Process Engineer position covers manufacturing support through process control, improvement initiatives, and integrity assurance for assigned products. Duties include quoting new parts, attending to developmental process concerns, supporting new business, improving existing processes, developing new technologies, providing technical assistance, and conducting metallurgical studies for product quality and failure analysis.

Job Roles

• Systems thinker – sees the business holistically and considers multiple pathways before decisions.
• Optimizer – challenges the organization to work smarter and supports others.
• Anticipation – looks ahead to minimize issues and maximize advantages.
• Operational accelerator – drives continuous improvement, promotes automation, and advocates safety and ergonomics.
• Organization and structure – works within and improves structures, provides accurate information, and galvanizes others.
• Influence – persuades, educates, and navigates stakeholder relationships.
• Data informed – focuses on quantifiable outcomes and explains the why.
• Prioritized reaction – handles unexpected events while keeping vital objectives.
• Relationship – builds rapport across shifts and serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and formulate engineering programs within assigned responsibility.
• Implement and review process designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Support technical development, customer issues, cost‑reduction programs, and resolve engineering design and testing problems.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Prepare interim and final project reports.
• Provide technical support for coating, brazing, and/or manufacturing areas.
• Interface with production personnel on processing requirements.
• Interact with suppliers and customers on technical issues.
• Perform process quality investigations as required.
• Develop and implement process improvements and cost reductions.
• Design tools and fixtures for processing.
• Generate material requisitions to initiate procurement.
• Translate customer requirements into usable work instructions; interface with customers on technical issues.
• Review purchase orders, specifications, and blueprints for impact.
• Assemble data packages for customer approval.
• Specify processing and generate work instructions.
• Pursue elimination of waste, equipment reliability improvements, and operating‑cost reductions; employ statistical methods as necessary.
• Continuously improve performance of job responsibilities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy from an accredited institution.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.
• Access to export‑controlled items; eligibility required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a casting environment.
• Prior internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing or laboratory.
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work independently or in a team with strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific problem‑solving methods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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 legally protected characteristics.