Engineer Training Program (ETP) – Investment Casting Engineering

Job Description

Engineer – Engineer Training Program 2027 | Howmet Aerospace

The Tone:
This is a full-time training program for new engineers at Howmet Aerospace, involving three rotations across multiple US facilities including Dover, NJ; Hampton, VA; La Porte, IN; Morristown, TN; Wichita Falls, TX; Whitehall, MI; and Acuna/Del Rio, TX. Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, focusing on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. This program is critical for building a strong technical foundation in investment casting processes and manufacturing, enabling new engineers to develop into key permanent technical roles within the Engines business unit. Participants will gain hands-on experience and problem-solving capabilities essential for the company’s success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Multiple US Locations (Rotational)

• Team: Cross-functional teams within the Engines business unit.
• Mission: To train and develop new engineers in investment casting processes, technologies, and manufacturing steps, preparing them to transition into permanent engineering roles.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Excel, statistical analysis, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop project prioritization and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and implement high-impact solutions for business needs.
• Implement technical solutions through cross-functional development opportunities within the Engines business unit.
• Acquire domain-specific knowledge in investment casting processes, materials, thermal processing, dimensional analysis, inspections, alloy manufacturing, data analytics, automation, coatings, and facility engineering.
• Participate in three six-month, cross-functional rotations across various Howmet Engines facilities, with assignments tailored to individual development and organizational requirements.
• Transition into a permanent full-time engineering role such as Process, Product, Manufacturing, Automation, or Facilities Engineer at a Howmet Engines facility upon program completion.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution, graduating Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, with a preference for Materials Science, Metallurgical, Ceramics, Automation, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience: Required previous internship, co-op, or work experience, with a preference for experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong analytical abilities, self-direction, teamwork, and good organizational skills.
• Bonus: Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, and statistical analysis; demonstrated technical ability through classwork and projects; familiarity with facilities engineering, Six Sigma, and lean manufacturing; ability to work with and lead teams; and a desire to work in advanced manufacturing.