Trade Compliance Administrator

• Job Category Executive, Services and Support
• Posting Date 11/11/2026, 02:41 PM
• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, , US 1110 East Lincoln Way, Laporte, IN, , US (Hybrid)
• 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

The Trade Compliance Administrator role provides administrative and clerical assistance to the Trade Compliance and Logistics teams. The position is responsible for filing, auditing, maintaining documentation, and supporting daily import and export activities to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies

Responsibilities Howmet Engines (HES) is seeking a Trade Compliance Administrator to provide export and import support as a subject matter expert

• Maintains on-going communication with sites to address daily operations or questions
• Uses an automated watch list, validating that foreign persons and companies are authorized to engage in export activities and informing management of any limitations that may impact proposed business activities
• Review foreign visitor forms and site technology control plans for accuracy for applicable HES Locations.
• Maintain accurate trade compliance records, documentation, and recordkeeping in accordance with applicable export control regulations
• Monitors export and import activities to identify areas where additional training or management attention may be required
• Process export filing (EEI) in Automated Commercial Environment
• In conjunction with Trade Compliance Team, conduct training and audits to ensure import/export compliance policies and procedures are followed throughout HES
• Assist with day-to-day trade compliance activities such as Import Security Filing (ISF), Denied Party Screening (DPS), Free Trade Agreement (FTA) coordination, and development of metrics requirements
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal and external customers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access required
• Organized and process oriented with the ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating as part of a cross functional team
• Strong recordkeeping and documentation skills

• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution
• 2 years of clerical, administrative, or data management experience
• 1 year of Export Compliance experience
• 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.
• 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

• Familiarity with trade compliance documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, etc.)
• Understanding of customs recordkeeping requirements
• Experience supporting teams in a manufacturing or global business environment
• Experience with Denied Party Screening
• Experience with Internal reviews and audits
• Transportation Experience a plus
• Aerospace industry experience is a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business…