Senior Product Engineer - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace•Whitehall, MI

About The Position

The Senior Product Engineer will be located at the Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives. The role has direct responsibility for the integrity of assigned products and establishes and maintains internal and external customer associate documents. The engineer prepares part-specific work instructions, maintains knowledge of job costs, and develops and implements plans to improve profitability. The position plans and formulates engineering programs within its assigned area; implements and reviews process designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications; and supports technical development, customer issues, cost reduction programs, and engineering design and test problem resolution. It also provides technical support for assigned coating, brazing, or manufacturing areas; interfaces with production personnel, suppliers, and customers on technical matters; and performs process quality investigations as needed. The engineer evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases; prepares project reports; designs processing tools and fixtures; generates material requisitions; translates customer requirements into usable work instructions; reviews purchase orders, specifications, and blueprints; and assembles data packages for customer approval. The role continuously pursues waste elimination, equipment reliability and efficiency improvements, and operating cost reductions, using statistical methods as needed. The position calls for holistic systems thinking, continuous improvement, anticipation of potential issues, effective prioritization, data-informed decision-making, and the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders. The engineer serves as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering, builds relationships across shifts and teams, and supports safety, ergonomics, and scalable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 5 years of product or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience working in a casting environment.
Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
Knowledge of MS Office.
Ability to work in a self-directed or team environment and strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving.

Responsibilities

Plan and formulate engineering programs within the assigned area of responsibility.
Implement and review process designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Support technical development, customer issues, cost reduction programs, and resolution of engineering design and test problems.
Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Prepare interim and completion project reports as necessary.
Provide technical support for assigned coating, brazing, or manufacturing areas.
Interface with production personnel regarding processing requirements.
Interact with suppliers and customers on technical issues.
Perform process quality investigations as required.
Develop and implement process improvements and cost reductions.
Design tools and fixtures pertinent to processing.
Generate material requisitions to initiate procurement.
Translate customer requirements into usable work instructions and interface with customers on technical issues.
Review purchase orders, specifications, and blueprints for impact.
Assemble data packages for customer approval.
Specify processing and generate work instructions.
Pursue waste elimination, improved equipment reliability and efficiency, and reduced operating costs.
Employ statistical methods as necessary.
Continuously improve the performance of job-related responsibilities.
Maintain integrity for assigned products and internal and external customer associate documents.
Maintain knowledge of job costs and develop and implement plans to improve profitability.
Serve as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering and build rapport across shifts and teams.