Senior Product Engineer - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Engineer will be located at Howmet Aerospace’s Plant 10 Whitehall Casting Operation and support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives. The engineer will assume direct responsibility for the integrity of assigned products, establish and maintain internal and external customer associate documents, prepare part-specific work instructions, maintain knowledge of job costs, and develop and implement plans to improve profitability.

The role calls for a systems-minded, data-informed engineer who can anticipate issues, prioritize effectively, improve processes and structures, and build relationships across shifts and teams. The engineer serves as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering, supports safety and scalable solutions, and works with a range of stakeholders to encourage adoption of improvements.

The position plans and implements engineering programs and process designs in accordance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contracts, and specifications. It provides technical support for assigned manufacturing areas, addresses customer and production issues, evaluates design changes and releases, investigates process quality concerns, and develops process improvements and cost reductions. The role also involves creating tools and fixtures, preparing work instructions and project reports, generating material requisitions, reviewing orders and technical documents, assembling customer approval data packages, and reducing waste and operating costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• At least 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.

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 laboratory environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment, with 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 the resolution of engineering design and test problems.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Prepare interim and final project reports as needed.
• Provide technical support for the assigned coating, brazing, and/or manufacturing area.
• Interface with production personnel regarding processing requirements and 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, equipment reliability and efficiency improvements, and operating-cost reductions; employ statistical methods as needed.
• Continuously improve performance of job-related responsibilities.
• Support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives and take responsibility for the integrity of assigned products.
• Establish and maintain internal and external customer associate documents, prepare part-specific work instructions, maintain knowledge of job costs, and develop and implement plans to improve profitability.
• Build relationships across shifts and teams, serving as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision 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, subject to applicable policies.
• 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: Senior