Aerospace CI Engineer - Lead Production Improvements

Howmet Aerospace; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Brea, CA seeks a results‑driven continuous improvement lead to drive manufacturing excellence and on‑time delivery. You will guide the manufacturing function, establish KPI reporting, and lead cross‑functional initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Planning and Facilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, 3+ years in high‑volume aerospace/manufacturing, and strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in aerospace/high-volume manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, guide, and facilitate the activities of the manufacturing function to meet organizational goals, initiatives and requirements.
• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction.
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Planning and Facilities to identify and remove bottlenecks in the manufacturing process.
• Establish and maintain key performance metrics (KPIs) 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.

Skills

Production KPIs

Analytical skills

Leadership

Change management

Manufacturing excellence

Communication

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing

Tools

Excel

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Brea, CA seeks a results‑driven continuous improvement lead to drive manufacturing excellence and on‑time delivery. You will guide the manufacturing function, establish KPI reporting, and lead cross‑functional initiatives across Operations, Engineering, Planning and Facilities.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, 3+ years in high‑volume aerospace/manufacturing, and strong analytical and leadership skills.