Aerospace Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

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Brea (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 130,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Excellent 401k matching program

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Leader in California. You will drive continuous improvement across high-volume aerospace manufacturing, leading cross-functional initiatives to improve on-time delivery and productivity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration and at least 3 years of experience in aerospace or related sectors. Strong leadership, analytics, and proficiency with Excel/Minitab/CAD tools are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration is required.
Minimum 3 years in high-volume manufacturing (aerospace/auto/medical) or related.
Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, guide, and facilitate manufacturing activities to meet goals.
Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, and productivity.
Identify and remove bottlenecks with Operations, Engineering, Planning, and Facilities.
Establish and maintain KPIs across departments.
Ensure metrics are tracked and reported daily to meet objectives.
Develop standard policies and practices to reflect customer requirements.
Lead goal setting and drive achievement with the team.
Develop capabilities via teaching and coaching, upholding high standards.
Promote engaged, energized workforce on the plant floor.
Drive improvements with data-driven systems and best-practice methods.
Perform other duties as assigned.