Facilities Mechanical Engineer - HSC

Howmet Aerospace • Hampton, VA

5d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to support the plant team and help achieve manufacturing excellence. The role provides technical engineering services and project management in support of production, maintenance, and administrative departments and the location’s business plan. The engineer reports directly to the Facility Engineering Team Leader.

The position applies engineering principles to the design and modification of facilities, equipment, machines, tests, and manufacturing or maintenance processes. It manages capital and expense projects, develops scopes and budgets, supports procurement and implementation, and ensures project quality, schedules, contract requirements, and regulatory compliance. The role also provides maintenance engineering and troubleshooting support, oversees contractor work and safe practices, and acts as the single-point accountable person for EHS policies. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mechanical project engineering and plant maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ACAD and Inventor design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems in a diverse industrial environment.
• Ability to rapidly grasp concepts and understand processes.
• Ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of facility infrastructure systems.
• Experience with investment casting.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in manufacturing and facility maintenance to advance technology or productivity.
• Manage capital and expense projects, including developing scopes and budgets and maintaining quality communications, completion schedules, and regulatory requirements.
• Specify new production equipment or modifications to existing equipment.
• Develop functional specifications.
• Work with suppliers and contractors on procurement and implementation of production equipment and infrastructure support.
• Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure they fulfill contract specifications.
• Provide maintenance engineering and troubleshooting assistance.
• Generate contract scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Oversee contractor work and monitor safe work practices.
• Act as the single-point accountable person for EHS policies.
• Comply with Company, Federal, and State EHS policies.
• Travel occasionally.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level