Product Engineer: Casting & Tooling Optimization

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc., located at One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, is seeking a Product Engineer to manage all dimensional characteristics and tooling for the investment casting process. You will collaborate with a Process Engineer on metallurgical aspects to maximize yield while minimizing cost and ensuring customer quality targets are met.

The position requires strong teamwork with engineers and shop personnel, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Engineering or related field work.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Export-controlled data access restrictions apply.

Responsibilities

• Follow Howmet’s safety regulations.
• Oversee tooling design, construction, and implementation.
• Optimize dimensional yields at minimum cost.
• Create routing and processing instructions.
• Develops and debugs processes for production castings.
• Prepares First Article Inspections to qualify parts.
• Pursue continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Adhere to attendance policies; overtime as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reads engineering drawings

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX CAD

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc., located at One Howmet Drive, Hampton, VA, is seeking a Product Engineer to manage all dimensional characteristics and tooling for the investment casting process. You will collaborate with a Process Engineer on metallurgical aspects to maximize yield while minimizing cost and ensuring customer quality targets are met.

The position requires strong teamwork with engineers and shop personnel, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to process improvement.