Unigraphics Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 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.com

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills; Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint.
• 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.
• 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.

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

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.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Design Engineer to join our Casting Facility located in Dover, New Jersey. 

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: 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/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

JOB SUMMARY

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

Job Roles 

• 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 challenging 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, relationship, 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

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet Aerospace's EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook).
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EH&S training

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tool design for but not limited to design/build and/or reworks for wax pattern and core dies, gating dies, and support tooling and fixtures with a primary focus on wax and core tooling.
• Communicates regularly with Tooling Process Owner/Technical Director regarding design concepts and improvements.
• Evaluates dimensional data using 3D scanning software with the aim of improving tool design related to casting dimensional and quality results. Utilize basic engineering skills to approach problems analytically and derive sound conclusions. 
• Communication 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.
• Communicates regularly and works together with Tool Room personnel.
• Designs ancillary tooling for the wax, core and casting process via the use of Unigraphics. Utilizes casting results to implement improvements via new or reworked tooling.
• Communicate/interface with tool vendors and core suppliers.
• Supports design for manufacturing and automation production readiness related to Product/Process Engineering.
• Perform other miscellaneous assignments or directed by supervision.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed