Manufacturing Engineer - Entry Level, Continuous Improvement - 300001532527990

HOWMET AEROSPACE INC • Wichita Falls, TX • 4w ago

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com 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

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.

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

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.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.

This position is located in Wichita Falls, TX.

Key Objectives

Work out of the Wichita Falls, TX site as part of a team to reduce executional scrap.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities

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