Continuous Improvement Engineer — Manufacturing Excellence

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

401(k) with employer matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an IG T Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the core organization. You will plan and drive CI initiatives to improve on-time delivery, productivity, and yield across the plant.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, removing bottlenecks, and developing capability in the department. Strong problem solving and data analysis are essential; lean/Six Sigma training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business administration from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years in a high-volume manufacturing environment (aerospace, automotive, medical).
• Some travel required to support best-practice activities across IGT sites.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and guide manufacturing activities to meet goals and requirements.
• Lead cross-functional CI initiatives for safety, on-time delivery, and yield improvements.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks with Operations, Engineering, Planning and Facilities.
• Establish and maintain KPIs and reporting systems for manufacturing metrics.
• Develop policies and procedures to reflect customer requirements in processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Applied Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an IG T Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the core organization. You will plan and drive CI initiatives to improve on-time delivery, productivity, and yield across the plant.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, removing bottlenecks, and developing capability in the department. Strong problem solving and data analysis are essential; lean/Six Sigma training is preferred.