Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement (Entry Level) jobs in United States
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Howmet Aerospace · 10 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Continuous Improvement (Entry Level)

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking an Entry Level Manufacturing Engineer to support and assist the Continuous Improvement Organization in planning and implementing manufacturing improvement initiatives, with a focus on enhancing productivity, quality, and safety.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
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Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to reduce executional scrap
Create a system following ‘step by step’ procedures for the loading and unloading of large volume processing equipment
Complete time studies in various processes and identify opportunities for improvement
Perform shopfloor observations, working with Manufacturing employees to document current and target conditions. Eliminate non-value-added activities while working on scrap reduction activities
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
Collaborate in Kaizen activities, 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

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringExcel data analysisLean principlesMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical problem-solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering highly desired
Exceptional Excel Spreadsheet creation, macros, and related data analysis skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as exhibit initiative and a high level of energy
Willingness to spend time on the manufacturing shopfloor to learn and interact with employees
Teamwork and go-getting attitude
Good analytical/statistical problem-solving skills

Company

Howmet Aerospace

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Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO

Leadership Team

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Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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