Manufacturing Engineer: Throughput & Yield Optimizer

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. This on-site role focuses on improving throughput, reducing inventory and operating expenses through cellular manufacturing and new methods and equipment.

The engineer will document work, prepare technical notes, and establish internal/external customer contacts while developing manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement with safety and

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience in Kaizen and continuous improvement.
• Ability to perform time studies to develop standardized work.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing methods to meet/exceed customer requirements.
• Continuously improve processes to increase yields and reduce labor content.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and part/process improvement activities.
• Support prototypes, data analysis, and documentation for continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Kaizen

Data analysis

Time studies

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS Engineering

BS Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Eng

Tools

CAD

2D/3D CAD

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation. This on-site role focuses on improving throughput, reducing inventory and operating expenses through cellular manufacturing and new methods and equipment.

The engineer will document work, prepare technical notes, and establish internal/external customer contacts while developing manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement with safety and