Senior Process Engineer

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a leadership-focused engineer to drive standardization of alloy/core removal processes. You will mentor a cross-functional team across process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, and quality to deliver robust, cost-efficient solutions.

The role emphasizes Six Sigma-driven process improvement, data-informed decision making, and collaboration with suppliers and other plants to meet aerospace customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of product/process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Drive standardization and Process Management using scientific methods and Six Sigma to define alloy and core removal processes, develop reaction plans, and reduce cost.
• Close the communication loop between rework, scrap, and engineering to drive resolution and reduce cost.
• Ensure development and implementation of new materials and finishing techniques rooted in Six Sigma to meet testing and equipment requirements.
• Ensure compliance to Alloy and Core Removal MSAT per BU Manual and to customer and NADCAP requirements.
• Act as a conduit between Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure methods, materials, and equipment meet BU and customer requirements.
• Coordinate projects and resources with new vendors and customers; write capital requests and manage costs for post-cast projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Plastics, Chemical, Material, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Toolmaking / Tool design experience

Job description

One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)

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

This position will be located in our Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. This is a leadership position in that the person filling will function as a leader in our business through effective mentoring of not just our process engineering resources, but also product engineering resources, manufacturing resources (e.g. operators, supervisors), and quality / process owner resources.

This position will be expected to support manufacturing through process control & improvement initiatives, flow improvement initiatives, capacity gain initiatives. This same position will have direct part‑specific responsibility in addition to responsibility to improve processes and systems that will impact AHWC wholistically.

This position is responsible for developing robust processes that consistently meet or exceed our customers' requirements for the metallurgical quality and performance of aerospace components. Also, continuous improvement of processes by improving methods and developing new methods of manufacturing, leading to increased yields and reduced labor content.

Job Roles

• Innovation and improvement – willing to try new things; focused on continuous improvement even for persistent problems; constantly learning
• Development focused – provides guidance and assistance to associates; helps others improve in their roles; distributes work through a growth lens
• Data informed – focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the relationship between actions and expected results
• Prioritization and orchestration – differentiates between urgent and important; attends to issues as they arise within the framework of a strategy and plan; focused on team deployment toward solutions
• Relationship and communication – connects individually and with teams across practice areas and leadership levels; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; gives and receives feedback and takes action accordingly
• Systems thinker – sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; manages complexity well; understands when to intervene and when to step back
• Independent initiative – manages time well; does not require direction; takes responsibility for finding and solving problems; optimizes based on learning and team input; thinks about the future and anticipates needs
• Customer focus – understands requirements and applications to ensure an excellent product; manages multiple products; leverages historical knowledge and data; takes on difficult configurations and manages them professionally and objectively

Job Responsibilities

• Drive standardization and Process Management using scientific methods and six sigma tools to define the alloy and core removal process, develop reaction plans, and reduce cost
• Close the communication loop between rework, scrap, and engineering along with the source of the problem to drive resolution and reduce cost
• Ensure development and implementation of new materials and finishing techniques are rooted in six sigma methodology to meet the testing and equipment requirements per BU Manuals
• Assure meeting of the Alloy and Core Removal process MSAT per the BU Manual
• Assure compliance to Customer and NADCAP requirements in the Alloy and Core Removal areas
• Act as a conduit between Engineering and Manufacturing to assure that the Alloy and Core Removal Processes are compliant with the methods, materials, and equipment specifications as required by the BU Manuals, business operating, and customer requirements
• Coordinate and plan projects and resources with new vendors and customers
• Write capital requests, purchasing engineering materials, manage cost and control budgets for specific post cast projects and objectives
• Communicate with other plants on cost savings and scrap reduction projects in Core Removal
• Update Product Criteria and Activity Instructions as required.
• Approve all new and revised instructions for the Core Removal Area
• Coordinate operator training as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of product / process engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Plastics, Chemical, Material, or Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organization
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Black Belt
• Toolmaking or tool design experience, especially for molding
• Assembly and automation experience
• Demonstrated ability to create and deliver adult training in technical topics

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.

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