{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"309ea5bdcdd91697cb6f8f2b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/309ea5bdcdd91697cb6f8f2b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/309ea5bdcdd91697cb6f8f2b","title":"NPD Engineer II","description":"Job Location\n900 Watson Center Road, Carson, CA, 90745, US (On‑site)\n\nJob Schedule\nFull time\n\nExport‑Controlled Data\nThis position entails access to export‑controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.\n\nJob Identification\nJob ID: 118344\nCategory: Engineering\nPosting Date: 07/06/2026\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDesigns and develops new products and product families, reducing global requirement to conceptual designs then detailed designs.\n\nPerform critical analysis on design (DFMEA, Design of Experiments). Communicate design requirements to other team members and evaluate designs to ensure project trajectory is consistent with product specifications.\n\nManage the production of prototypes, test units and subsequent manufacturing and testing to meet quality standards and planned schedules for delivery within target cost parameters.\n\nDesign and prepare product drawings, operations sheets, process instructions, and maintain to latest revisions.\n\nDetermine manufacturing methodology and rates, material requirements, coordinate processing products with secondary operations suppliers, and enter into business management system.\n\nCoordinate with various departments to integrate new products into the manufacturing system, and improve existing products by providing support on equipment, tooling and processes.\n\nConfers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and validate design.\n\nPrepare or coordinate preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings.\n\nPlan and design trials, coordinate test programs and evaluate test results.\n\nUse computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to simulate manufacturing processes.\n\nAnalyze test data and cycle time to determine if design and process meet functional and performance targets.\n\nAdditional Skills and Abilities\n\nAdaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.\n\nTeam Work – balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.\n\nOral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation.\n\nBenefits and Salary\nThe position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\nBachelor of Science degree (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, with concentration in Manufacturing or Mechatronics.\n\nMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a high‑precision industry (e.g., aerospace, medical devices, energy) that may include forging, machining, stamping and/or assembly.\n\nEmployees 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.\n\nThis position entails access to export‑controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nMaster of Science degree (MS) in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a related technical discipline.\n\nDemonstrated positive attitude toward applied research, the appreciation of scientific values (integrity, ethics, originality, and innovation).\n\n6 years relevant work experience programming CNC, PLC or Robots.\n\nUnderstands and has working knowledge of aircraft construction, aerospace specifications, metallurgy and material and processes relevant to the construction of aircraft.\n\nCNC Machining experience in an engineering capacity (3 and 5 axis milling and turning with live tooling).\n\nEffectively communicate in one of the following languages in addition to English: French, German and/or Japanese.\n\nAble to evaluate risks and consequences and propose mitigation strategies.\n\nAbility to analyze and synthesize technical information, product specifications, and test results into meaningful conclusions.\n\nProficiency in using Solid Works, MS Office tools and basic computer programming.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nHowmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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