Process Engineer - Core Process Owner - Plant 3

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 world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at . Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Equal Opportunity Employer: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.If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io QualificationsBachelor’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 QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution in the following disciplines preferred: Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or IndustrialExperience working in a Casting or Core Manufacturing environmentPrevious internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environmentStrong verbal, written, and analytical skillsKnowledge of MS OfficeAble to work in a self-directed or team environment and have good organizations skillsKnowledge of Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solvingHowmet Aerospace, Engines currently seeks a dynamic Process Engineer to fill the role of Process Owner - Core! The position will be located in Whitehall, Michigan across our Plants 1 and 3, and 10 as part of the Whitehall Casting Operation.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 scaleOptimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfullyAnticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes nextOperational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutionsOrganization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goalsInfluence--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 stakeholdersData informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actionsPrioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points existRelationship--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 heardJob Responsibilities25% Travel expected to the Morristown, TN Core Manufacturing FacililtyDevelopment and improvement of core processesAssistance in the implementation of quality programsReview and monitoring of core quality metrics% Scrap produced, quality standardPrepares periodic reports on the activities carried outReview and prepare Core area proceduresAnalyze service and production standards and limitationsRestructure PCs for easy understandingInteract with quality and support departments on quality issues and specifications requested in Core processesInterpret PCs, acceptable guides and defectsHelp Casting plants, Clients and/or Suppliers with Core problemsFind solutions to maintain product flowSupport and implement continuous improvement projects to improve quality and production standardsMaintain communication with clients and suppliers to ensure the quality of the core productReport defects and questions to the supplier for investigationPerform all assigned functions as required by the engineering manager of the core areaProvide support in the correct development of engineering projectsFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-10