Engineering Leader - Manufacturing Innovation & Cost Reduction

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader to drive throughput improvements and cost reductions at Plant 10, Whitehall Casting.

You will lead focused projects, engage employees, and develop engineering staff to optimize core design and producibility with internal and external engineering teams. The role requires leadership in manufacturing, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.
• 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.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Waste Elimination and Kaizen.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with CAD.
• Ability to analyze time studies to set labor standards.
• Experience in the investment casting industry.
• Good financial literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to achieve product yield improvements, variation reduction, and achieve cost reduction goals related to the manufacture of ceramic cores/parts.
• Direct and manage the activities regarding product tool/part designs and standards.
• Manage and direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) initiative ensuring product development in accordance with overall project timelines, budget, and quoted standards.
• Develop the overall plant scrap reduction plan and manage the initiatives and actions to meet the scrap targets.
• Direct and participate in the conception, evaluation and implementation of cost improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities.
• Establish professional working relationship with Engineering Managers and Engineering Team at each casting facility and promote engineering team communication regarding product status and issues.
• Work directly with engine manufacturer’s engineering team in conjunction with the casting facility’s engineering team to optimize core design and producibility as required.
• Responsible for creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of Engineering Staff.
• Manage training development strategies for the Engineering Staff.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical

Communication

Blueprints

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader to drive throughput improvements and cost reductions at Plant 10, Whitehall Casting.

You will lead focused projects, engage employees, and develop engineering staff to optimize core design and producibility with internal and external engineering teams. The role requires leadership in manufacturing, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience with continuous improvement initiatives.