Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Plant 3 operations. You will develop manufacturing methods, drive continuous improvement, and lead efficiency projects to increase yields and reduce labor content.

Responsibilities include time studies, cell layout, cost modeling, tooling development, and cross-functional collaboration to implement new processes and equipment.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• US work eligibility required; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods to produce parts that meet customer requirements.
• Continuously improve processes to increase yields and reduce labor content.
• Conduct time studies and develop standard work; optimize cell layouts.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across shifts; collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead cost modeling for materials, scrap and labor; support quoting and BOM inputs.

Skills

Kaizen

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time studies

Standard work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD (2D/3D)

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Plant 3 operations. You will develop manufacturing methods, drive continuous improvement, and lead efficiency projects to increase yields and reduce labor content.

Responsibilities include time studies, cell layout, cost modeling, tooling development, and cross-functional collaboration to implement new processes and equipment.