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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 . 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.comThe Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace enginecomponents, 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:B.S. in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or related discipline from an ABET accredited institution 2 or more years of relevant experience in processing, testing or deployment of ceramics in a manufacturing environment Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, production facilities, R&D teams, and leadership on projects and technical effortsStrong reasoning and critical thinking skills to drive root cause and resolution of product and process challengesEmployee 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 itemsPreferred Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in industry in a ceramic related disciplineExperience in industrial milling, blending, and firing processes Familiarity with laboratory testing techniques used in the characterization of the structure and properties of nonmetallic materials including: microscopy, density, particle size, MOR and dilatometry.Familiarity with investment casting and related processes is desirable but not requiredHowmet Engines seeks a Senior Ceramic Engineer! This position will be based out of our Howmet Research Center in Whitehall, Michigan. Primary ResponsibilitiesAct as a primary subject matter technical resource in non-metallic materials used in the production of aerospace and power generation investment cast components, including raw material processing, laboratory testing as well as root cause analysis of process and material challengesProvide hands-on support of ceramic core and shell mold manufacturing, raw material quality and material technical support to Howmet production and R&D functionsGuide and perform investigations of quality, material and process improvement opportunities across multiple sites and processing methodsTravel to Howmet and supplier facilities is required and is typically less than 20%, but may vary depending on needFull timePosting Date: 2026-08-21

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