Lead Engineer - Tooling Process

Location: Whitehall

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and light weighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world.

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Equal Opportunity

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.

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The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.

Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 8 years of engineering or manufacturing experience in tooling, manufacturing processes, or investment casting.

Demonstrated expertise in tooling design, manufacturing, maintenance, or process engineering.

Strong understanding of tool steels, heat treatment, machining processes, dimensional tolerancing, and tooling wear mechanisms.

Experience developing engineering standards, technical specifications, or manufacturing procedures.

Experience leading cross-functional technical projects across multiple manufacturing sites.

Strong technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Ability to influence technical direction and drive standardization without direct organizational authority. Willingness to travel up to 30% to manufacturing facilities and suppliers.

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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.  ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications Experience in aerospace investment casting manufacturing.

Extensive experience with wax injection tooling and/or ceramic core tooling.

Knowledge of tool steel metallurgy, vacuum heat treatment, tool coatings, and advanced surface engineering technologies.

Experience developing tooling standards for multi-site manufacturing organizations.

Familiarity with CAD, tooling simulation, mold flow analysis, and finite element analysis.

Experience qualifying tooling suppliers and developing supplier engineering specifications.

Knowledge of precision machining,…