R&D Engineer, Polymer Binder

Howmet Aerospace
📍 Morristown, TN, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

The Polymer Binder Engineer is a position within our Howmet R&D team, located in Morristown, TN. This role is responsible for a combination of development and support for Howmet’s core manufacturing facilities.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Develop new materials and processes for ceramic core manufacturing to support Howmet’s investment casting plants

+ Refine existing materials and processes to improve yield and reduce cost while maintaining customer quality

+ Evaluate and help solve problems in the batching of materials, forming of green cores, and firing of ceramic cores

+ Characterize the interactions between organic/polymeric binders and ceramic materials during batching, molding, and de-bind with a focus on improving consistency and yield

+ Work collaboratively with equipment manufacturers to understand and tailor the equipment (such as injection molding machines) used to make cores

+ Maintain a close relationship...

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Job Details

  • Location Morristown, TN
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 06, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 10, 2026