Process Engineer, Ti-Cast Plant 5 – Onsite

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an engineering professional to support the Ti-Cast operation on a full-time basis. You will drive process control, cost awareness, and profitability through standard work and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, collaboration with manufacturing, engineering and facilities, and active participation in NPI and production meetings to advance reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• 1 year of work experience in an Engineering role preferred (Co-Op or internship counts).

Responsibilities

• Ensure processes are performed in compliance with methods, materials and equipment specifications.
• Drive standardized process management using the scientific method and six sigma tools.
• Author and approve new and revised Activity Instructions and Product Criteria/Work Instructions.
• Determine root cause of deviations and develop timely reaction plans with escalation.
• Monitor yields, labor and materials data to develop process improvements.
• Provide manufacturing support with training, work instructions and interpretation.
• Ensure and monitor equipment performance and PM completion; understand equipment interaction.
• Write capital requests, manage costs and control budgets for department needs.
• Act as liaison between manufacturing, engineering and facilities for rapid tech testing/implementation.
• Participate in Production and NPI meetings; develop certain process parameters.
• Assist investigations of external customer escapes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Systems thinker

Optimizer

Anticipation

Operational accelerator

Organization and structure

Influence

Data informed

Prioritized reaction

Relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Materials or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an engineering professional to support the Ti-Cast operation on a full-time basis. You will drive process control, cost awareness, and profitability through standard work and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, collaboration with manufacturing, engineering and facilities, and active participation in NPI and production meetings to advance reliable, scalable solutions.