Senior Process Engineer - Aerospace Casting Leader

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

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.