Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Machining & Cold Forming

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Waco (TX)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Dental & Vision
401(k) plan
Paid holidays & vacation
Parental leave
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Tuition assistance
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Machining & Cold Forming) to develop, optimize, and support high-volume metal manufacturing processes across multiple sites.

The role covers CNC machining, cold forming, cold heading, rolling, extrusion, and secondary operations with up to 75% travel to support plant launches and supplier development. The position requires a strong foundation in machining and forming, plus hands-on leadership to drive process improvements, NPI

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering or similar.
  • 10+ years of experience in machining and/or cold forming environments.
  • Willingness to travel 50–75%, including extended on-site assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and validate machining and cold forming processes for high-volume production.
  • Establish process windows using DOE, SPC, and capability studies (Cp/Cpk).
  • Analyze forming loads, material flow, tool wear, and machining performance to improve quality and throughput.
  • Support on-site troubleshooting of production issues at domestic and international locations.
  • Lead pilot builds, PPAP/FAI, and production launches on-site.

Skills

Machining
Cold Forming
DOE
SPC
Cp/Cpk
Lean
Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Machining & Cold Forming) to develop, optimize, and support high-volume metal manufacturing processes across multiple sites.

The role covers CNC machining, cold forming, cold heading, rolling, extrusion, and secondary operations with up to 75% travel to support plant launches and supplier development. The position requires a strong foundation in machining and forming, plus hands-on leadership to drive process improvements, NPI

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