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Product Engineer - Plant 5 - Ti-Cast

Howmet, Wayside Mobile Court, Michigan, United States

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Overview

Job Identification: 114644

Job Category: Engineering

Posting Date: 10/06/2025, 12:09 PM

Locations: One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?: None

Export-Controlled Data: This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities This

Product Engineer

position will be located in our Plant 5, Ti-Cast operation and will support manufacturing through process control, improvement initiatives, and assume direct responsibility for integrity for assigned products. This position will also establish and maintain external & internal customer associate documents; prepare part specific work instructions; maintain knowledge of job cost; and develop/implement appropriate plans to improve profitability.

Job Responsibilities

Plans and formulates NPI engineering programs within area of assigned responsibility

Implements and reviews process design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements and related specifications

Supports activities concerned with technical development, customer issues, cost reduction programs and in resolving engineering design and test problems

Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications and drawing releases

Prepares interim and completion project report, as necessary

Provides technical support for assigned coating, brazing and/or manufacturing area of assignment

Interfaces with production personnel regarding all processing requirements and interacts with suppliers and customers on technical issues

Performs process quality investigations as required

Develops and implements process improvements and cost reductions

Designs tools and fixtures pertinent to processing

Generates material requisitions to initiate procurement

Translates customer requirements into usable work instructions and interface with customer on technical issues

Reviews purchase orders, specifications and blueprints for impact

Assembles data packages for customer approval

Specifies processing and generates work instructions

Actively pursues elimination of waste, the improvement of equipment reliability and efficiency, and the reduction of operating costs and employs statistical methods as necessary

Continuously improves the performance of job-related responsibilities

Job Roles

Systems thinker --sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale

Optimizer --constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully

Anticipation --looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next

Operational accelerator --drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions

Organization and structure --works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals

Influence --leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders

Data informed --focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions

Prioritized reaction --handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist

Relationship --connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

Qualifications Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial

Experience working in a Casting environment

Previous internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environment

Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Able to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organizational skills

Knowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving

About Us Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products contribute to fuel efficiency and lightweighting. For more information, review the 2024 ESG report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

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