Manufacturing Support Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Posted: Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 02 April 2026
Index Requested on: 03/03/2026 11:05:38
Indexed on: 03/03/2026 11:05:38

Location: Whitehall, MI, 49461, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Howmet Aerospace is hiring!

Description:

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . 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 TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 6S.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Employees 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.
• This position entails access to export controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicants ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials to support sourcing and quoting of manufactured details or purchased parts for projects and spare parts requests.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Exposure to CNC programming and automation systems is a plus.
• Experience training others and writing work instructions.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable and goal oriented, with a positive attitude and self starter mindset.
• Thrives in a team environment, personable and approachable, and brings energy that inspires collaboration.
• Committed to going the extra mile to ensure projects are completed effectively and on time.
• Eager to continuously learn new skills and grow their career with Howmet Aerospace.Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing Support Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology Group, at our Howmet Research Center in Whitehall, Michigan. This role is responsible for driving lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives across spare parts, coils, automation, and large equipment manufacturing.

The engineer will work closely with project and mechanical engineers to support ongoing equipment build projects, while taking ownership of the spare parts ordering process-including sourcing, quoting, processing purchase orders, tracking, and shipping parts to internal customers.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead lean and continuous improvement projects across M-Tech operations.
• Oversee spare parts ordering, including customer requests, quotes, purchase orders, tracking, and shipping.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure timely parts availability for multiple projects.
• Provide support with CAD (2D/3D modeling in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Train team members and develop clear work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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