What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING LEADER - Plant 10 position at Howmet Aerospace?
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 .
This Manufacturing Engineering Leader position will be located in our Plant 10, Whitehall Casting Operation and will support manufacturing by leading and providing focused projects that will improve throughput, reduce inventory and reduce operating expense. Will lead and engage employees to drive reduction labor costs through cellular manufacturing and new/improved methods and 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 and prepare technical notes/reports, establish customer contacts (internal and external) as required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS Degree in Manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a related manufacturing engineering function.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- Experience in Continuous Improvement, Waste Elimination and Kaizen.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, (5 Why, Trucker’s Log, A3 Thinking), community, interpersonal, organization and negotiation skills.
- Excellent leadership skills that create an engaged employee environment.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and employees.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Experience with CAD.
- Ability to analyze time studies to set labor standards, mechanical ability that would allow the search for new and better equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas.
- Experience in the investment casting industry.
- Good financial literacy.
