ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - Plant 10

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Whitehall, MI. This full-time position involves providing technical support to enhance the flow of parts and information within the plant.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include liaising between engineering and manufacturing and solving production issues. Howmet welcomes all qualified applicants, committed to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing to expedite product flow.
• Identify and address potential problems in the production process.
• Support engineering with data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate information flow and updates on issues and resolutions.

Skills

Reading blueprints / specifications

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft applications

Production processes knowledge

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Information

• Location: One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Remote Work Availability: None

Responsibilities

This weekend-crew position will be located in our Whitehall Casting, Plant 10 Operations.

Summary: The manufacturing engineering technician role provides technical support to ensure continuous flow of parts, materials and information by addressing issues that arise to drive velocity through the plant.

• Acts as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, other functions to expedite product flow
• Continually address issues with problem‑solving techniques that impact velocity and solve issues identified to root cause
• Proactively identify and address potential problems or constraints in the production process for improvements or cost reduction
• Interact with engineering to drive tooling, NPI and process improvements
• Supports engineering and manufacturing with data collection, compiling information and analysis to support process control
• Coordinate information flow, e.g., reviews shift reports and connects with supervisors to determine areas for focus, communicates material requests, etc. – provides updates on issues and resolution to appropriate functions within the plant
• Keeps workstations stocked with material replenishment
• Support operations as a contact in out‑of‑cycle tasks related to raw materials, parts, removal of waste, moving kanban cards, updates to electronic productivity and other status boards, missing instructions, quality issues, etc.
• Coordinates with engineering to understand risk of deviations and variations in processes

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical technology or related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of work experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Reading blueprints / specifications.
• Understanding of production processes and manufacturing related metrics.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and in a team collaborating with others.

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.

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