Product Engineer - CAMPUS HIRE

Howmet Aerospace; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Laporte, IN, on-site aerospace tooling engineer position seeks a candidate to own dimensional integrity for an investment cast parts portfolio. You will design tooling, fixtures, gauges and inspection plans to meet customer specs and lead cost-reduction and scrap-improvement initiatives.

Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s program and eligible to work in the U.S.; Six Sigma certification and experience in investment casting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program before hire date.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Access to export-controlled items; employment offers conditioned on eligibility.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience working in Investment Casting preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures dimensional integrity of an investment cast parts portfolio; designs tooling, fixtures, gauges and inspection plans to meet customer specs.
• Leads continuous improvement to reduce costs, scrap and rework and improve efficiency.
• Investigates root causes of external customer escapes and implements corrective actions.
• Prepares dimensional qualification packages per customer requirements.
• Participates in design reviews and NPI meetings; supports BOM and routings.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field (in progress)

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification (preferred)

Experience in Investment Casting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Locations 1110 East Lincoln Way, Laporte, IN, 46350-3954, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 09/25/2026, 05:00 AM
• 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

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the dimensional integrity of an assigned portfolio of investment cast parts. Responsibility includes the design and acquisition of tooling, fixtures, gauges, and dimensional inspection plans necessary to produce parts that consistently meet or exceed our customers’ requirements and expectations. Also, this position will identify and lead continuous improvement activities to reduce cost, improve scrap and rework yields, and improve the overall efficiency of the manufacturing process.

Essential Functions

• Develops and improves processes of critical and complex aerospace components.
• Conceives, evaluates and implements problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and part/process improvement activities.

Job responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Investigates and analyzes root cause of external customer escapes. Develops and implements corrective action plans accordingly.
• Initiates, prepares and validates dimensional qualification packages to meet customer requirements.
• Conducts meetings and provides technical data to meet customer needs.
• Promptly responds to manufacturing issues and addresses root cause.
• Evaluates defects and dimensional integrity of components and determines appropriate actions.
• Defines and implements control plans and FMEA per customer requirements.
• Collects, analyzes and prepares statistical data.
• Conducts design review meetings with customers to ensure production capability on new components.
• Develops production processes that are efficient and within cost estimates.
• Evaluates and implements cost reduction activities.
• Develops scrap and labor costs for cost modeling.
• Defines, solicits and reviews quotes for tooling and cores.
• Attends NPI meetings and provides input based on customer specifications for BOM, routings and milestone plans.
• Defines designs, coordinates construction and validates finished tooling.
• Collects & analyzes data to appropriately identify, institute, and monitor cost reduction efforts.
• Collects & analyzes data to appropriately identify, institute, and monitor scrap and rework improvements.
• Complies with all EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Some travel will be required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled and achieve bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution before hire date.

• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Experience working in Investment Casting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization with.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

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.