What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer II position at Howmet?
- Job Identification 114439
- Job Category Engineering
- Posting Date 10/10/2025, 06:57 PM
- Locations 3724 E Columbia Street, Tucson, AZ, 85714, US
- Job Schedule Full time
- Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
- Export-Controlled Data No
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in our Tucson, AZ location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.
About Howmet Aerospace
HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Mid-level position for manufacturing engineer. Lead in the development of manufacturing methods, maintenance and updating of product drawings, routing sheets, material specifications. Represent product line to customers.
- Maintain flow of production via real time trouble shooting and evaluation of rejected product
- Maintain product drawings, routing sheets, manufacturing procedures and material specifications.
- Provide continuous improvement of tooling and manufacturing methods.
- Lead Capital Projects: justification and industrialization.
- Work with and lead production teams to enhance manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues.
- Lead cross functional team in the determination of root cause, corrective action of problems.
- Help to ensure that quality and standards for the department are adhered to and maintained.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to Howmet EH&S, Quality, Continuous Improvements and other Company Policies.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
- Must be proficient in SolidWorks.
- QAD MRP experience preferred.
Experience and Background:
- Three to five year of experience in a metal working industry is preferred.
- Familiarity to metal working principles required.
- Must have strong communication and problem solving skills.
- Must be skilled in use of personal computers with emphasis on analytical software.
- Knowledge of world class manufacturing principles such as lean manufacturing, JIT, SPC, TQM, etc. are preferred.
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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
This position will physically require the incumbent to perform duties standing, walking, overhead reaching, lifting (35 - 40lbs), pushing and pulling totes, and leaning over machines, all equally on a regular basis.