Manufacturing Engineer

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation.

Our Savannah Operations is a part of our Howmet Structures Systems and is a heavy industrial Forging manufacturing plant located in Midway, Georgia. We employ 200+ people and growing exponentially. We have an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer (ISO Forge) to support our growing isothermal forging business.

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Company Benefits:

We offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with financial security, health and well-being. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a variety of benefit programs:

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, disability insurance and other Company benefits Exceptional 401(k) with Company retirement contribution and Company match Performance Pay based on business performance Vacation eligibility  Paid holidays

Essential Functions: 

Under limited direction, has technical ownership of processes critical to manufacturing aerospace hardware specifically related to isothermal while supporting Howmet to achieve established goals and financial targets. This is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Develop, modify, improve, and troubleshoot the processes associated with the production of aerospace closed-die forgings. Track forging and heat treatment processes performance as a function of materials, parts processed, or equipment. Utilize various CAD platforms to review forgings, tooling & other assigned components. Cooperate with process design and product development teams to identify best practices. Support Operations with technical guidance associated with forging and heat treat practice. Initiate and control cost reduction projects to achieve targets established by the business unit. Document departures from approved practice for internal as well as external review. Support operations with witnessing of new jobs or jobs needing improvement. Implement effective method to capture lessons learned to minimize future technical issues. Experience working multiple projects and complex data analysis in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, utilization of statistics tools such as Minitab. Problem solving experience such as DMAIC or 8D. Knowledge and experience with Excel. Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and finance. Perform other work-related duties as assigned by management.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk throughout offices and the manufacturing shop floor; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and communicate frequently via phone, email, and requires strong verbal and written communication skills. The employee is infrequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is rarely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

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