Manufacturing Engineer III

Job Information

• Job Identification: 116948
• Job Category: Engineering
• Posting Date: 04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
• Locations: 1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule: Full time
• 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

Position Overview: As a Manufacturing Engineer III at our Fullerton, CA location, you ll be part of our engineering team working on-site. This role develops, evaluates and enhances manufacturing methods for aerospace machined components, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, lean principles, assembly methods and quality control standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Assist with creating and maintaining work instructions, routers, and standard operating procedures.
• Support process changes, validations and shop-floor improvements.
• Participate in NPI, FAI, and Continuous Improvement Projects.
• Collect and analyze basic manufacturing data (cycle time, scrap rate, yield).
• Review and implement manufacturing drawing and engineering change notices.
• Support Cost-Reduction and Efficiency initiatives.
• Participate in PFMEA, Process Capability, and RCCA studies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing) or equivalent hands-on relevant experience.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC manufacturing and aerospace standards.
• Experience with AS9100 and NADCAP standards.
• Knowledge of GD&T, fixturing and gauging methods.
• Statistical process control experience in the aerospace industry.
• Basic computer skills:
  Microsoft Office; strong knowledge of Solidworks or other modeling software.
• Experience in metal manufacturing, especially using titanium and/or nickel-based superalloys.

• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range:

The base pay range for this position in California is $79,100./year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Follow:
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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 applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email Talent Acq

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners.