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Manufacturing Engineer

3 months ago

Whitehall, Michigan, United States Howmet Aerospace Full time
Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer , this position is responsible for supporting and assisting the Continuous Improvement Organization (Business Unit and Manufacturing Plants) as "boots on the ground" in the organization, planning, implementation, and follow-through of manufacturing improvement initiatives. Correspondingly, the incumbent coordinates and leads a wide range of activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and environmental performance. This position does not directly supervise other personnel. Additionally, this position supports Operations Supervisors, Area Leads, and Plant Managers.

Position will follow a 2nd or 3rd Shift schedule

This position is located 5 minutes from beautiful Lake Michigan in Whitehall, Michigan. Popular neighboring cities include Grand Rapids and Muskegon.

Key Objectives
  • Work out of the Whitehall, MI site as part of a team to reduce executional scrap on 2nd of 3rd shift.
  • Create a system following 'step by step' procedures for the loading and unloading of large volume processing equipment.
  • Complete time studies in various processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Perform shopfloor observations, working with Manufacturing employees to document current and target conditions. Eliminate non-value added activities while working on scrap reduction activities.
  • Participate in the Howmet Business System implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and drive waste reductions utilizing Lean principles (JIT, Autonomation, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.)
  • Coordinate with resource departments within the assigned locations to fabricate, install, and implement improvements to drive waste down and increase efficiency and output.
  • Collaborate in Kaizen activities, problem solving, and rapid improvement process events with both internal and external consultants, customers, and suppliers. This includes providing support to sustain all follow-throughs required to sustain the improvements initiated during those events, especially those concentrated on local improvement.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.
Job Dimensions:

The incumbent will possess:
  • Willingness to work with shopfloor employees, interview, and document current condition
  • Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: able to develop and use structured approaches to identify root causes and recommend resolutions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as exhibit initiative and a high level of energy
  • Must be willing to spend time on the manufacturing shopfloor to learn and interact with employees
  • Exhibit teamwork and go-getting attitude
  • Good analytical/statistical problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to work 2nd or 3rd shift
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • 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:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, Science, Continuous Improvement, or Supply Chain Management highly desired, specifically a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering
  • Exceptional Excel Spreadsheet creation, macros, and related data analysis skills
The incumbent shall take such steps as necessary to assure that all employment practices under his/her control, including hiring, firing, promotions, and discipline, are conducted in a nondiscriminatory fashion and without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age or physical disability. Incumbent recognizes that accident prevention is equal to quality, production, delivery, and cost control and accepts the responsibility to work safety while promoting safety conscious among fellow employees.

About Us

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and 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.

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About the Team

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.