Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Location: Whitehall

Job-:
Engineering

Location:

Whitehall, MI, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
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Export-Controlled Data:
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

Currency Code: US Dollar Qualifications Basic

Qualifications:

Minimum three 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, specifically Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, is preferred

Exceptional Excel Spreadsheet creation, macros, and related data analysis skills

Three or more years of related experience in a manufacturing environment highly desired

Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as exhibit initiative and a high level of energy

Must be willing to spend time on the manufacturing shop floor to learn and interact with employees

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive change

Exhibit teamwork and go-getting attitude

Good analytical /statistical problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the VP  and Manager of Continuous Improvement, this position is responsible for supporting and assisting the Continuous Improvement Organization (Business Unit and Manufacturing Plants) as “boots on the ground” in the organization, planning, implementation, and follow-through of manufacturing improvement initiatives.  Correspondingly, the incumbent coordinates and leads a wide range of activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and environmental performance.

This position does not directly supervise other personnel. This position does support Operations Supervisors, Area Leads, and Plant Managers.

This position will be based in Whitehall, MIPrimary 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…