What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer I position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 116987
- Job Category Engineering
- Posting Date 04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
- Locations 1425 Acacia Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92831, US (On-site)
- Job Schedule Full time
- Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Position Overview:
As a Manufacturing Engineer I at our Fullerton, CA location, you'll be part of our engineering team working as an onsite employee. This role develops, evaluates and enhances manufacturing methods for aerospace machined components, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, lean principles, assembly methods and quality control standards.'''
Key Responsibilities:
' Support manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
' Assist with creating and maintaining work instructions, routers, and standard operating procedures.
' Support process changes, validations and shop-floor improvements.
' Participating in NPI, FAI, and Continuous Improvement Projects.
' Collects and analyzes basic manufacturing data (cycle time, scrap rate, yield).
' Reviews and implements manufacturing drawing and engineering change notices.
' Support Cost-Reduction and Efficiency initiatives.
Participates in PFMEA, Process
Capability, and RCCA studies.
Basic Qualifications:
' Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on applicable experience.
' Minimum 1 years of engineering experience.
' Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite products, and strong knowledge of Solidworks or other modeling software.
' Knowledge of CNC manufacturing & aerospace standards, AS9100, GD&T, fixturing and gaging methods.
' Experience in metal manufacturing, especially using titanium and/or nickel-based superalloys.
' Statistical process control experience in the aerospace industry a plus
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 applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Salary Range:
The base pay range for this position in California is $66,000.00 - $92,400.00/year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Salary : $66,000 - $92,400