CAD Engineer / Specialist

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The CAD Engineer/Specialist will join the Whitehall Casting Layout Department and Engineering teams at the Whitehall, Michigan location. The position works with engineering on process improvement initiatives, customer qualification activities, and product tooling design. It provides technical support for tooling development and process improvements, and involves preparing customer First Article inspection packages and reports using metrology tools and detailed inspection data. The role collaborates with engineering, quality, customers, and other departments on approval packages and quotes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a CAD discipline, or an associate’s degree with 4 years of related experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others.
• Self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Modeling experience in Siemens, including use of expressions, macros, and grips.
• Knowledge of investment casting manufacturing processes and/or aerospace industry manufacturing.
• Experience designing tooling to support a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with blueprint reading and GD&T.
• Highly detailed and organized.

Responsibilities

• Complete customer First Article inspection packages using metrology tools, including structured light, GOM, CMM, and mechanical measurement tools.
• Prepare and complete customer reports with detailed inspection data.
• Work with engineering and quality on customer approval packages and quotes.
• Provide technical support to engineers and other departments to support tooling development and process improvements.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Support continuous improvement, operational efficiency, safety, ergonomics, and scalable solutions.
• Serve as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering and build relationships across teams and shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time