MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - CORE PLANT

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. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

This Manufacturing Engineer position will be in our new core plant in Whitehall, MI.   Initial travel to Morristown, TN to learn process will be required.

This position will support manufacturing by providing focused projects that will improve throughput, reduce inventory & reduce operating expense. This position will drive reduction of labor costs through cellular manufacturing and new/improved methods & equipment. Must be able to apply standard practices and techniques, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and take corrective action. Will document work, prepare technical notes/reports/documents, and establish customer contacts (internal & external) as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 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:

• Previous internship, co-op experience, or previous work experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environment.
• BS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology  
• Experience in Kaizen, continuous improvement and formal problem solving.  
• Excellent analytical skills, verbal & written communication skills (such as Standard Operating Procedure development)
• Ability to perform and analyze time studies to develop standardized work and set labor standards.
• Ability to create capacity analysis tools that capture machine cycle times, workloads and OEE.
• Experience in the implementation of improved manufacturing processes, such as new and better equipment (including defining scope of work, technology research, quote procurement from vendors, budget setting, equipment installation and start-up, project management of improvement projects) 
• Experience in defining and implementing cell layout, plant layout and ergonomically designed workstations.
• Experience in export control regulations (commercial and/or military shipments across international borders) 
• Utilization of observation skills to drive NVA (Non-Value Add) waste elimination, reduced operation cycle times and product flow analysis. 
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas through the use of cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with CAD (2D and/or 3D)