Product Engineer - Plant - Ti-Cast
Job in
Whitehall, Muskegon County, Michigan, 49461, USA
Listed on 2026-10-01
Listing for:
Howmet Aerospace
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Whitehall
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institutionEmployees 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 the following disciplines preferred:
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 solvinghis 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 Role s 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
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