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Process Engineer - Plant 5 - Ti-Cast

Howmet Aerospace · Whitehall, MI

Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Required
Experience asked
1+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Whitehall, MI. 1 year of work experience in an Engineering role (Co-Op or internship experience will be considered as work experience).

They ask for
1+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, AS9100, Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $74k–$123k.

Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 41 process engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 40 other live process postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $74k–$123k, from 15 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (1+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ New product launch 49%
  • Tooling 49%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 46%
  • ✓ Root cause 39%
  • ✓ Lean 39%
  • FMEA 37%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 1+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Ensure processes are performed in compliance with methods, materials and equipment specifications as detailed in Corporate Manuals, MSATs, and customer specifications.
  • ◆Drive standardized process management using the scientific method and six sigma tools.
  • ◆Author and approve new and revised Activity Instructions and Product Criteria/Work Instructions for the assigned area of responsibility.
  • ◆Responsible for determination of root cause of any deviation from critical process specification. Responsible for developing a timely and formal reaction plan which will include an escalating help chain system.
  • ◆Process Development and Improvement - Monitors/analyzes yield, labor, and materials data to develop process improvement ideas for new and established processes.
  • ◆Manufacturing Support - Monitors manufacturing output to ensure process control. Responds to manufacturing needs: training, work instructions and interpretation.
  • ◆Equipment Reliability – Ensures and monitors equipment for performance and PM completion. Understanding of equipment function and how it interacts with the process. Familiar with equipment, but ability to operate is not required. Minimal equipment diagnostics performed.
  • ◆Writing capital requests, managing costs, and controlling budgets for specific department needs.
  • ◆Acting as a conduit between manufacturing, engineering, and facilities to ensure that technology needs are communicated, and new technology is rapidly tested/implemented.
  • ◆Active member of Production and NPI part meetings with primary responsibility for developing certain process parameters.
  • ◆External customer escapes – Assists in investigations, root cause analysis, and implements correction action plans.

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 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: Materials or Metallurgical Engineering
  • ✓1 year of work experience in an Engineering role (Co-Op or internship experience will be considered as work experience)
  • ✓Knowledge of MS Office and Excel, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to work in a self-directed or team environment, and have good organizational skills
  • ✓Working knowledge of statistical analysis
  • ✓Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and ABS
  • ✓1-3 years' experience using AS9100 or AS13100 Quality Management Systems
  • ✓Strong analytical abilities
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This position will be located in our Plant 5, Ti-Cast Operation, and will support manufacturing through process control and improvement initiatives, assume responsibility for integrity for assigned product, establish and maintain external and internal customer contacts, document and prepare part specific work instruction, maintain knowledge of job cost, and develop/implement appropriate plans to improve profitability.

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

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