Product Engineer

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

Job summary

Howmet in Wichita Falls, Texas, is looking for a Product Engineer to provide manufacturing support through process control and improvement initiatives. You will take responsibility for assigned products, engage in quoting new developmental parts, and work towards improving existing processes.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. with strong analytical skills and knowledge of Six Sigma.

Howmet offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities to contribute to advanced engineered solutions in aerospace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility required at hire.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plans and formulates engineering programs within assigned responsibility area.
• Implements process design for compliance with engineering principles and specifications.
• Supports activities concerning technical development and cost reduction programs.
• Evaluates and approves design changes and drawing releases.
• Generates work instructions and specifications for processing.

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Ability to work independently or in a team

Good organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or Industrial

Job description

Job Information

• Job Identification: 118184
• Job Category: Engineering
• Posting Date: 06/23/2026, 10:26 PM
• Locations: PO Box 1616, 6200 Central Frwy, Wichita Falls, TX, 76307-1616, 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

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels for commercial transportation.

The Product Engineer position will be in our Wichita Falls, Texas facility and will support manufacturing through process control, improvement initiatives, and assume direct responsibility for integrity of assigned products. This involves quoting new developmental parts, attending to product engineering concerns, assisting with obtaining new business, working to improve existing processes, developing new technologies, and providing technical support to Howmet Aerospace, Wichita Falls.

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.
• Anticipation – looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages.
• Operational accelerator – drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation; 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, relationships, 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans and formulates engineering programs within assigned responsibility area.
• Implements and reviews process design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Supports activities concerning technical development, customer issues, cost reduction programs and resolves engineering design and test problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports as necessary.
• Provides technical support for assigned coating, brazing and/or manufacturing area.
• Interfaces with production personnel regarding processing requirements; interacts with suppliers and customers on technical issues.
• Performs process quality investigations as required.
• Develops and implements process improvements and cost reductions.
• Designs tools and fixtures pertinent to processing.
• Generates material requisitions to initiate procurement.
• Translates customer requirements into usable work instructions and interfaces with customers on technical issues.
• Reviews purchase orders, specifications and blueprints for impact.
• Assembles data packages for customer approval.
• Specifies processing and generates work instructions.
• Actively pursues elimination of waste, improvement of equipment reliability and efficiency, and reduction of operating costs, employing statistical methods as necessary.
• Continuously improves performance of job‑related responsibilities.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Access to export‑controlled items as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical or Industrial disciplines.
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment; good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving.

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 B in revenue in 2025, our products enable fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success.

To learn more about environmental, social and governance advancements, review the 2025 ESG report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

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.

Applicants requiring assistance due to a disability should email [e-mail].

About the Team

The Howmet engines business produces world‑class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Vacuum‑melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing enable high‑performance parts for quieter, cleaner, and more fuel‑efficient aerospace engines. The team supplies more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.