Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Howmet Aerospace • Laporte, IN • 2h ago

Job Responsibilities include:

Prioritize, guide, and facilitate the activities of the manufacturing function to meet organizational goals, initiatives and requirements.

Work with Operations, Engineering, Planning and Facilities to identify and remove bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.

Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction.

Establish and maintain manufacturing performance metrics throughout the departments.

Ensure operations metrics are well-known and tracked on a daily basis to achieve manufacturing and plant objectives.

Establish reporting systems for the different manufacturing metrics.

Oversee the development of standard policies, procedures and practices to ensure customer requirements are embodied in manufacturing processes.

Reaffirm existing production goals, or establish new goals, and lead the group effort to achieve those goals.

Develop the capabilities of those in the department through teaching, coaching, establishing high standards, and ensuring accountability.

Exhibit and promote an attitude on the plant floor that leads to an engaged and energized workforce.

Drive improvements by developing and implementing systems and procedures based on data analysis.

Utilize best practice methodologies and develop new technologies.

Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

BS Degree in an engineering field from an accredited institution.

Minimum of three years' experience with application of Continuous Improvement activities.

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

BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Applied Engineering from an accredited institution.

A strong technical understanding of Production KPIs.

Strong analytical skills using Excel, Minitab and or other statistical software.

AutoCAD, SolidWorks and or other 3D modelling tools experience.

Strong leadership skills that foster an engaged employee environment.

Previous experience with change management.

Demonstrated results in leading manufacturing excellence.

A strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Experience in the investment casting industry.

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