Design Engineer

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks, and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings, and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation.

Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical, and other high-technology industrial markets.

About the role

This position will support Engineering by performing Unigraphics design of new support tooling and fixtures related to NPI and/or process improvement initiatives of the Production product line. The primary focus will be on wax mold design, wax support tooling design, and core support tooling design to achieve optimal casting yield results. The role involves working closely with the Tooling Process Owner/Technical Program Director as well as Product & Process Engineering to improve yield for specific components, with an emphasis on analyzing casting results of existing tool designs and New Product Introduction of Wax Assembly, Wax Die Support Tooling, and Fixture Design.

Responsibilities

• Tool design for wax pattern and core dies, gating dies, and support tooling and fixtures, with a primary focus on wax and core tooling.
• Communicate regularly with Tooling Process Owner/Technical Director regarding design concepts and improvements.
• Evaluate dimensional data using 3D scanning software to improve tool design related to casting dimensional and quality results.
• Utilize basic engineering skills to approach problems analytically and derive sound conclusions.
• Communicate with Product/Process Engineering regarding design concepts of tooling.
• Assist Product Engineer in analyzing core and casting dimensional results to improve yields.
• Assist Process Engineer in analyzing process modeling results and modifying mold designs/support tooling.
• Work closely with Tool Room personnel.
• Design ancillary tooling for the wax, core, and casting process using Unigraphics.
• Utilize casting results to implement improvements via new or reworked tooling.
• Communicate and interface with tool vendors and core suppliers.
• Support design for manufacturing and automation production readiness related to Product/Process Engineering.
• Perform other miscellaneous assignments as directed by supervision.
• Assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace’s Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) value and policy statement.
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate, and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Report all job-related illness and injuries.
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EH&S training.

Core Competencies

• 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 challenges 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, relationships, 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills: Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items; employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• 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

• Tooling design and/or CAD experience using Unigraphics (strongly preferred).
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• CAM programming for CNC and Wire EDM manufacturing.
• Highly detailed and organized.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others.
• Self-motivated.

Benefits

• Paid vacation each year, based on length of service.
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan; company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions.
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits offered upon hire.
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Free fitness center membership.
• Shift premium.

About Us

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.

About the Team

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. We supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.