Tooling Engineer — Forging Die & Tooling Lead (On‑Site)

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join the Howmet Wheel Systems (HWS) unit. The role involves ensuring tooling readiness, die health, and repair coordination on-site, with emphasis on die optimization and cost savings.

You will collaborate with Forging Design and Process Engineering, manage tooling projects, and support global tooling initiatives. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong CAD drawings and Excel skills; able to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor die wear and tooling health; ensure dies restored at proper intervals.
• Review forging quality and tool health daily; guide maintenance decisions.
• Support on-site tooling readiness and provide die repair coordination.
• Investigate tooling failures; implement preventative actions.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and capital projects related to tooling.

Skills

Tooling maintenance

Die tooling

CAD drawings

Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Science Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Excel

Shop floor tooling

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Tooling Engineer to join the Howmet Wheel Systems (HWS) unit. The role involves ensuring tooling readiness, die health, and repair coordination on-site, with emphasis on die optimization and cost savings.

You will collaborate with Forging Design and Process Engineering, manage tooling projects, and support global tooling initiatives. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected as part of the role.