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Howmet Aerospace · 10 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Plant 10

Whitehall, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is focused on providing innovative solutions in the aerospace industry, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. The role involves developing methods that improve throughput, reduce inventory, and drive cost reductions through continuous improvement initiatives.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for developing manufacturing methods to produce parts that consistently meet or exceed our customers’ requirements

Also, continuous improvement of processes by improving methods and developing new methods of manufacturing, leading to increased yields and reduced labor content

Conceives, evaluates and implements problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and part/process improvement activities

External customer escapes - Investigates and analyzes root cause. Develops and implements correction action plans

General Technical Support - Collects data and answers customer requests

Quotation Prep - Develops material, scrap and labor costs for cost modeling

Tooling Development and Build - Attends NPI meeting and provides input based on customer specifications for BOM, routings and milestone plans. Provides manufacturing support fixtures and dies

Process Development - Provides manufacturing support for prototypes, instructions and data analysis

Equipment Design, Build and Procure - Troubleshoots, validates and qualifies equipment

Cell and Standard Work Development - Conducts time studies. Develops cell layout

Part Number Scrap Reduction and Yield Improvement - Collects data and analysis. Attends QSI meeting

Floor Coverage and Support - Completes general daily process walk through. Collects data and analysis

Standard Labor and Process Time Reduction - Analyzes shift labor efficiencies and affectivities. Conducts cost modeling. Implements tooling change

Deviant Part Review and Disposition - Reviews scrap in all areas

Qualification

BS Degree in EngineeringManufacturing experienceKaizenTime studiesCapacity analysis toolsProcess improvementCell layout designCAD 2DCAD /CAD 3DAnalytical skillsExport control regulationsBlueprint interpretationTechnical leadership

Required

BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

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

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)