Full-Time
Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Howmet Aerospace
1,001-5,000 employees
Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Hampton, VA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent
- A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment
- Good understanding of tooling, fixture design and manufacturing processes
- Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)
- Good judgment and decision making
- Communication and team working skills
- Employee 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
- Create, verify and release machining programs for programmable manufacturing equipment including CNC, EDM & Waterjet
- Create, verify and release robot programs for automated cells in Wax, Monoshell and Post cast
- Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
- Development and implementation of new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
- Support justification of capital funding requests
- Cost reduction and process improvement of current manufacturing techniques
- Creating and maintaining all documentation including SOPs, EMSs, JSAs for CNC, EDM, Waterjet, Production gauging and other Automated operations
- Support NADCAP compliance on NADCAP controlled manufacturing equipment
- Mentor other team members in CAD, CAM, EDM & Automation
- Provide manufacturing engineering solutions to executional scrap issues
- Support identification and implantation of new manufacturing technology
- Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for Manufacturing equipment
- Provide technical expertise for qualification of outplant machining operations
- Implement and support EH&S activities
- Prioritizing product demands, process control tasks and manufacturing engineering responsibilities to fulfil business needs across all Business Centers
- Maintaining focus on supporting production while implementing new products and process improvements
- Quality control of work instruction documentation and product criteria
- Working with Maintenance to help fault find manufacturing systems
- Direct reporting to Manufacturing Engineering Lead who reports to Engineering Manager. Our largest customer is Manufacturing, led by Operations Manager
- Works within Engineering to provide engineered solutions to Manufacturing problems
- Achieves specific sub-function goals
- Other skills/abilities items as applicable to responsibilities and manufacturing environment
- Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain controls & NX CAM)
- Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)
- In depth knowledge of automation systems
- Robot programming experience, Yaskawa or Fanuc an advantage
- CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)
- PLC or other logic-based programming experience
- Knowledge of problem-solving tools (FMEA or equivalent)
- Knowledge of 3DSL measurement equipment
- Experience with EDM die sinking applications
Howmet Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced engineered parts for aerospace and transportation, including jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. These parts are precision-engineered from specialized materials to enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and durable, mission-critical performance. It differentiates itself by offering a broad range of engineered solutions across engines, airframes, and wheels with patent-backed technologies that support weight reduction and efficiency. Its goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient transport by delivering reliable, high-performance components that lower emissions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1888
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What believers are saying
- CAM should deepen defense exposure during sustained global security spending.
- Brunner expands larger-size fasteners and structural threaded bolts capacity.
- Management can use March 10, 2026 investor day to show integration progress.
What critics are saying
- CAM integration failures can erase expected fastener and fluid-fitting synergies.
- Higher debt from recent notes offerings raises financing costs and balance-sheet risk.
- Defense-heavy growth depends on procurement timing and program priorities.
What makes Howmet Aerospace unique
- Howmet specializes in jet engine components, fastening systems, and airframe structures.
- CAM adds precision fasteners and fluid fittings for aerospace and defense.
- Approximately 1,170 patents support lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and trucks.
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Gina Govojdean named 2026 ATHENA Award recipient. May 15, 2026 The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator are proud to announce Gina Govojdean, vice president of sales and supply at Howmet Aerospace, as the recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Award. She was honored at a celebratory dinner tonight at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield, where 30 outstanding women were recognized for their leadership, community service and dedication to mentoring other women. Govojdean of Austintown joined Howmet Aerospace, then Alcoa Inc., in 2012 after earning a bachelor's degree in business administration from Duquesne University. She advanced through procurement, operations and global leadership roles, becoming one of the youngest procurement leaders at Howmet in 2018 and the only female plant manager in Howmet's engineered structures business in 2022. She later became the first woman to lead Howmet Aerospace's Niles Operations, a 600-employee, unionized facility producing advanced titanium products for global aerospace and defense markets. In 2024, Govojdean became one of the youngest female executives in the company when she was named vice president of procurement, responsible for a spend portfolio supporting a $1 billion revenue business. In 2025, she moved into her current role as vice president of sales and supply, leading a global commercial organization focused on market growth and managing a $500 million sales portfolio. Her leadership has earned several honors. Govojdean was named one of the Institute for Supply Management's 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars and received the Thomas NextGen for Industry award in 2020. In 2025, she was honored with a Women MAKE Award by The Manufacturing Institute. She also received Duquesne University's Young Alumna Achievement Award in 2025. Govojdean's commitment to supporting young women considering careers in manufacturing and STEM fields extends beyond her workplace. In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh, she helped secure grant funding for the organization's STEM Impact initiative, which equips instructors with curriculum, materials and training to deliver STEM education in after-school settings. Within Howmet Aerospace, Govojdean serves as the companywide lead for the Inter-Gen Network, an employee resource group focused on developing future leaders and strengthening connections across its multigenerational workforce. She also regularly engages with students and early-career professionals through STEM conferences, panel discussions and industry forums focused on advancing women in manufacturing. Her commitment to mentorship extends beyond the workplace. Govojdean serves as a volunteer field director for the Horatio Alger Association, where she promotes scholarship opportunities for students who have overcome significant adversity. She also supports community efforts through volunteer work, including organizing coat drives, leading book drives for the United Way and reading to elementary school students. "Gina Govojdean has excelled in roles where women have historically been underrepresented while opening doors for others," said Kim Calvert, executive vice president of Membership, Events and MarComm for the Regional Chamber. "From leading Howmet's Niles Operations plant to serving as a global executive, she has delivered results while advancing mentorship, STEM opportunities and community service - all hallmarks of the ATHENA Award." "The Vindicator is proud to continue our partnership on the ATHENA Awards along with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. The Vindicator would like to commend the 2026 ATHENA recipient and all of the nominees for their accomplishments and for inspiring young women in the Valley to strive for more for themselves and their communities," said Angela M. Kellar, advertising director for The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle newspapers. Scholarships also were presented during the program to three exceptional local students. The recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Scholarship was Alexis Garcia, who will be a senior nursing student at Youngstown State University. Recipients of the 2026 Anthem Scholarships were Beni Tamang, who will be a sophomore at YSU, and Adriana Habeger, who will be a junior nursing student at YSU. Now in its 33rd year, the Regional Chamber's ATHENA Award Program is among the largest of its kind in the United States. Since its inception, more than 1,000 women have been honored for professional excellence, community service and dedication to empowering other women.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howmet Aerospace Inc. (“Howmet Aerospace” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HWM) today announced that it has priced its underwritten public offering of $400,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.750% notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), $300,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.900% notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal […]
Angle Advisors announces Brunner Manufacturing has been acquired by Howmet Aerospace. Birmingham, MI, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Angle Advisors is pleased to announce that Brunner Manufacturing Company ("Brunner") has been acquired by Howmet Aerospace ("Howmet") and will become part of Howmet Fastening Systems. Angle Advisors acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Brunner in completing the transaction. Howmet Aerospace has acquired Brunner Manufacturing Located in Mauston, WI, Brunner is a leading manufacturer of agricultural, industrial and commercial vehicle fasteners and high-strength components. Operating some of the largest cold-heading machines in the world, Brunner has grown in the Mauston community for over 60 years and became a critical supplier to the largest producers of agricultural and other industrial equipment. Headquartered in Waco, TX, Howmet Fastening Systems, a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, is a leading global supplier of specialty fastener products serving industrial and aerospace customers. The acquisition of Brunner allows Howmet to expand its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities especially in larger-size fasteners, structural threaded bolts and specials. Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, 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 airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged aluminum wheels for commercial transportation. With approximately 1,200 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. About Angle Advisors LLC Angle Advisors, with offices in the United States, Germany, and China, specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory and capital raising services with a particular emphasis on the industrials and services sectors. The firm's professionals have completed over 315 transactions since 2009 for multinational corporations, privately held companies, private equity funds, and public sector clients. Press Inquiries Kevin Marsh [email protected] https://www.angleadvisors.com 101 Southfield Road, 2nd Floor, Birmingham, MI 48009
Howmet Aerospace has announced the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing and Brunner Manufacturing, alongside capacity expansions and new product line investments across commercial and defence aerospace and gas turbines. The company's shares have risen 16.8% over the past week and 15.6% year to date, trading at $244.79, slightly below the analyst target of $247.85. The stock has delivered 91.6% returns over one year. Investors are now focused on how efficiently Howmet can integrate the acquired operations, ramp up new capacity and manage capital allocation. Simply Wall St notes the shares trade approximately 42% above estimated fair value and flags concerns about high debt levels. Key considerations include integration progress and returns on the new investments.
Howmet Aerospace to host Technology and Markets Day on March 10, 2026. Feb 06, 2026, 08:00 ET PITTSBURGH, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) announced today that it will host a Technology and Markets Day investor presentation on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM ET. A detailed agenda and live webcast of the event will be available in the "Events and Presentations" section of howmet.com/investors. About Howmet Aerospace Howmet Aerospace Inc., 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 airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged aluminum wheels for commercial transportation. With approximately 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Dissemination of Company Information Howmet Aerospace intends to make future announcements regarding Company developments and financial performance through its website at www.howmet.com. SOURCE Howmet Aerospace Inc.