Manufacturing Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Manchester, CT

19d • $92,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Manufacturing Engineer at Howmet Aerospace’s Manchester, Connecticut facility, you will support the engineering team and have opportunities to develop skills across tube bending, metal forming, drafting, modeling, additive manufacturing, inspection methods, nondestructive testing, process improvement, and product requirements. The role supports daily manufacturing operations, improves processes and products, develops tooling and documentation, and collaborates with customers, operators, sales representatives, and vendors.

Requirements

• Strong tool design experience.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, concepts, processes, and systems.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to define problems and brainstorm solutions.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborate with other departments, and work independently.
• Working knowledge of CAD software.
• U.S. person status is required for ITAR compliance; the posting defines this as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
• Employment eligibility verification is required at hire; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, metallurgy, or materials science.
• At least 3 years of process or manufacturing engineering experience applying advanced engineering principles in a metal-forming manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace industry experience or exposure.
• Ability to program and operate CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and EDM.
• Training in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement tools.
• Product prototyping, qualification, or testing experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100 quality standards.
• Experience with SolidWorks and/or NX.
• Working knowledge of MBD.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and troubleshoot production issues.
• Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes and products.
• Design and modify fixtures, tooling, and gauging.
• Produce, update, and review engineering drawings and operation sheets.
• Document key processes and train operators in standardized work.
• Disposition nonconforming material and perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
• Research and develop processes in accordance with customer specifications.
• Recommend, justify, and implement capital expenditures and equipment upgrades.
• Perform contract reviews and risk analyses.
• Review and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements, and incorporate them into manufacturing processes.
• Participate in PPAP, PFMEA, and the creation of internal and external flow-downs.
• Develop bills of materials and bills of operations for new products.
• Interact with customers, operators, sales representatives, and vendors.
• Evaluate data and product specifications to determine the feasibility of product proposals.
• Analyze data and reports to determine whether products meet specifications.
• Reduce waste and increase capacity and efficiency using continuous improvement tools, including structured problem solving, setup reduction, organization and standardization of machining centers, and mistake-proofing in tool and fixture design.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Community engagement activities.
• Flexible schedules contingent upon role and location.

What This Job Offers

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