Manufacturing Engineer - Entry Level, Structures

Howmet Aerospace Wichita Falls currently seeks to fill entry level Manufacturing Engineer role.

The Manufacturing Engineer will:

• Support manufacturing by providing focused projects that will improve throughput, reduce inventory & reduce operating expense.
• Drive reduction of labor costs through cellular manufacturing and new/improved methods & equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply standard practices and techniques, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and take corrective action.
• Document work, prepare technical notes/reports/documents and establish customer contacts (internal & external) as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Previous internship, co-op experience, or previous work experience in a manufacturing environment or lab environment.
• 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 is subject to the Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.

Other Valuable Skills:

• BS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Technology
• Experience in Kaizen, continuous improvement and formal problem solving
• Excellent analytical skills, verbal & written communication skills (such as Standard Operating Procedure development)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience with CAD (2D and/or 3D)
• Ability to perform and analyze time studies to develop standardized work and set labor standards
• Ability to create capacity analysis tools that capture machine cycle times, workloads and OEE
• Experience in the implementation of improved manufacturing processes, such as new and better equipment (including defining scope of work, technology research, quote procurement from vendors, budget setting, equipment installation and start-up, project management of improvement projects)
• Experience in defining and implementing cell layout, plant layout and ergonomically designed work stations
• Experience in export control regulations (commercial and/or military shipments across international borders)
• Utilization of observation skills to drive NVA (Non-Value Add) waste elimination, reduced operation cycle times and product flow analysis
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas through the use of cross-functional teams

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; paid holidays; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match of up to 6% of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program.

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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