Senior Product Engineer - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks a Senior Product Engineer for Plant 10 - Whitehall Casting Operation in Whitehall, MI.

The role focuses on process control, improvement initiatives, and ownership of product integrity, with responsibilities spanning work instructions, cost knowledge, and profitability plans. The candidate will coordinate with shop floor and engineering teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and ergonomics in scalable solutions across shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans and formulates engineering programs within area of assigned responsibility.
• Implements and reviews process design for compliance with engineering principles, standards and customer requirements.
• Supports activities related to technical development, customer issues, cost reduction, and solving design/test problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Provides technical support for coating, brazing, or manufacturing areas and interfaces with production, suppliers and customers.
• Develops and implements process improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and analytical

Self-directed and team collaboration

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 12/04/2026, 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

ThisSenior Product Engineerposition will be located in our Plant 10 - Whitehall Casting Operationand will support manufacturing through process control, improvement initiatives, and assume direct responsibility forintegrity for assigned products.This position will also establish and maintain external & internal customer associate documents; prepare part specific work instructions; maintain knowledge of job cost; and develop/implement appropriate plans to improve profitability.

Job Roles

• Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
• Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
• Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
• Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
• Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
• Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
• Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions
• Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist

Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Job Responsibilities

• Plans and formulates engineering programs within area of assigned responsibility.
• Implements and reviews process design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications.
• Supports activities concerned with technical development, customer issues, cost reduction programs and in resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Prepares interim and completion project report, as necessary.
• Provide technical support for assigned coating, brazing and/or manufacturing area of assignment.
• Interfaces with production personnel regarding all processing requirements. Interact with suppliers and customers on technical issues.
• Performs process quality investigations, as required.
• Develops and implements process improvements and cost reductions.
• Designs tools and fixtures pertinent to processing.
• Generate material requisitions to initiate procurement.
• Translate customer requirements into usable work instructions and interface with customer on technical issues.
• Review purchase orders, specifications and blueprints for impact.
• Specifies processing and generates work instructions.
• Actively pursues elimination of waste, the improvement of equipment reliability and efficiency, and the reduction of operating costs. Employs statistical methods as necessary.
• Continuously improves the performance of job-related responsibilities.

Qualifications

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:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution in the following disciplines preferred: Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial
• Experience working in a Casting environment
• Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environment
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Able to work in a self-directed or team environment and have strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

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.