Facilities Mechanical Engineer - HSC

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Engineer to provide technical engineering services and project management supporting production, maintenance, and administrative departments in achieving the location’s business plan. The role applies engineering principles to facilities, equipment, and manufacturing processes to advance technology and operational productivity. It manages capital and expense projects, including scope development, budgeting, communication, scheduling, quality, and regulatory requirements. The position reports directly to the Facility Engineering Team Leader and requires occasional travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
Three to five 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 will be verified at hire.
Must be able to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned upon this ability.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

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

Design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or manufacturing and maintenance processes.
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 and 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 meet 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 and comply with Company, Federal, and State EHS policies.
Travel occasionally.