Titanium Processing Engineer - Optimize Quality & Yield

Howmet; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering and technical support across forging, rolling, annealing, and other value-added titanium processing steps.

You will implement improvements to safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost while supporting issue resolution and performance enhancements. Responsibilities include leading projects, conducting root cause analyses, developing trials, and communicating findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline with 1–3 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to create, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and basic manufacturing financial concepts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to respond effectively to changing project and operational needs.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Minitab or other statistical software and CAD software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects focused on improving safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for manufacturing and quality issues.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability.
• Analyze process and production data to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Plan and execute process trials and experiments; analyze results and provide recommendations.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, equipment, and process solutions; develop technical and financial justification as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process procedures, and other quality-related documentation.
• Provide technical support to production employees and leadership to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues and execute improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, data analyses, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Develop and track cost savings, productivity improvements, and other financial benefits associated with engineering projects.
• Support the implementation of new or modified processes, equipment, tooling, and technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Minitab

CAD software

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide engineering and technical support across forging, rolling, annealing, and other value-added titanium processing steps.

You will implement improvements to safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost while supporting issue resolution and performance enhancements. Responsibilities include leading projects, conducting root cause analyses, developing trials, and communicating findings.