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Howmet Aerospace · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement

La Porte, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on Continuous Improvement. This role involves supporting the Continuous Improvement Organization in planning and implementing manufacturing 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 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 ImprovementProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteExcel Data AnalysisAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamwork

Required

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in manufacturing environments in areas such as: Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, or Operational Excellence

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

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

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