Engineering Leader - Plant 10

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader in Whitehall Township, MI. This role involves overseeing manufacturing processes, leading initiatives to improve product yield, and managing new product introductions. Applicants should have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, problem-solving abilities, and fostering employee engagement. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S., with no visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to achieve product yield improvements and cost reduction goals.
• Manage product tool/part designs and standards.
• Direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) initiative.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Responsibilities

This Advanced 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 expenses. 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.

• 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

Job Roles

• Customer liaison—understands and communicates customer specifications; possesses both technical expertise and communication ability to ensure alignment and understanding with customer; serves as first point of contact for technical requirements internally and externally
• Creative facilitator—solves problems creatively and creates environment in which others can exercise creative solutions; fosters continuous improvement; pushes boundaries of technology, processes and techniques
• Boundary spanner—takes initiative across disciplines, operations and the campus; makes sacrifices so that other areas can be successful; practices holistic thinking and acts intentionally to collaborate; eliminates barriers and silos
• Developer—mentors and coaches both senior and junior level associates; prepares others for success; stimulates learning and contribution from teams; educates others on technical requirements
• Communication—able to have difficult conversations diplomatically; helps others understand expectations, capabilities and limitations; able to make the complex simple; provides detail where necessary
• Influence—creates an engaging environment; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict effectively
• Business minded—focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; ensures quality; manages customer demand and sets boundaries where necessary
• Adaptable—copes well with change; addresses distractions and issues quickly; handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives

Qualifications

BASIC 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience inContinuous 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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.