Apply on Employer Site

Howmet Aerospace · 4 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement

Dover, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement is responsible for supporting the Continuous Improvement Organization by planning and implementing manufacturing improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Participate in the Howmet Business System implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and drive waste reductions utilizing Lean principles (JIT, Autonomation, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.)

Coordinate with resource departments within the assigned locations to fabricate, install, and implement improvements to drive waste down and increase efficiency and output

Develop Value Stream maps of key processes and product flows. Define the current condition of the facility(ies) to identify opportunities and create a target condition, with action plans to improve operational and financial results

Complete value stream mapping, identify opportunities, and lead shopfloor manufacturing efforts in process reengineering and process improvements in various plants

Facilitate successful kaizen, problem solving, and rapid improvement process events with both internal and external consultants, customers, and suppliers. This includes providing support to sustain all follow-throughs required to sustain the improvements initiated during those events, especially those concentrated on local improvement

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean principlesValue Stream MappingContinuous Process ImprovementMicrosoft Office SuiteProject ManagementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum two years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution is required

Must possess knowledge and understanding of Continuous Process Improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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

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

Demonstrated experience in manufacturing improvement techniques, including flow principles, Kanban, and plan for every part (PFEP) Expertise in value stream mapping and associated improvement methodologies

Understanding of pillars of Toyota production system (JIT, Autonomation)

Experience evaluating TAKT time vs. cycle time, determining work area constraints (i.e. cycle time constraint, periodic work constraints, downtime constraints)

Experience on shop floor, working with employees, and enhancing manufacturing processes Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: able to develop and use structured approaches to identify root causes and recommend resolutions

Demonstrated experience in project leadership and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines