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Process Engineer

Howmet Aerospace · Winsted, CT

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

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Winsted, CT. 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.

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

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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

Process Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $100k–$150k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 10 process engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 9 other live process postings in Connecticut.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $100k–$135k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 90%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 70%
  • ✓ New product launch 70%
  • ✓ Lean 70%
  • ✓ Tooling 70%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 50%

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

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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  2. 2

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Winsted

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Job summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for development and implementation of product into the manufacturing operation to meet production

requirements

and quoted cost. This includes process/method definition, development, and ownership with major emphasis on operations support.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Minimum of 2 years engineering or operations experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a machining, aerospace or industrial gas turbines operation

Aerospace specification knowledge

Master’s degree in a technical field

Ability to solve problems and identify root cause and corrective action(s).

Proficient in Microsoft Office software and CAD cam programs

Working knowledge of statistical processing analysis tools

Training and Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Tools

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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

Job functions

Troubleshoot operations including but not limited to fixturing/clamping issues, program and/or parameter issues and expendable tooling issues until problem is resolved.

Design fixturing using the fixture maintenance program or any other mistake proofing method to increase yields on high scrap operations/programs to support scrap reduction initiatives and reduce human error.

Time study jobs to balance and define operator standard work. Generate standard work charts and process capacity table and compare actual performance to quoted estimates in current cost models.

Utilize SPC charts and other process capability methods to increase first time yields to within quoted standards.

Perform process planning and development of newly awarded product (NPI), to include tooling procurement, standard routings, bill of materials, etc.

Use data analysis tools (Power BI) process to identify gaps in shop floor performance to standard and make appropriate method improvements to bridge/close gaps. This to include scrap and rework costs.

Use APQP tool to identify, reduce risks of scrap and escapes.

Assist in cost estimating effort for repeat production jobs as well as for all new product introduction (NPI) requests.

Implement and participate in cost saving initiatives.

Act as technical liaison with customer, suppliers and other Howmet plants in regard to processes, purchase orders, specifications and customer drawings as issues arise.

Research, analysis and cost justification of equipment procurement.

Actively participate in continuous improvement events and initiatives.

Provide technical support to the shop floor personnel.

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Our Story

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 lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the

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