Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Specialist

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Specialist to join their Manufacturing Technology Group at the Howmet Research Center in Whitehall, Michigan. This role is responsible for driving lean manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement initiatives across spare parts, coils, automation, and large equipment manufacturing. The specialist will work closely with project and mechanical engineers to support ongoing equipment build projects, while taking ownership of the spare parts ordering process—including sourcing, quoting, processing purchase orders, tracking, and shipping parts to internal customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 6S.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• This position entails access to export controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicants ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials to support sourcing and quoting of manufactured details or purchased parts for projects and spare parts requests.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Exposure to CNC programming and automation systems is a plus.
• Experience training others and writing work instructions.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Reliable and goal oriented, with a positive attitude and self starter mindset.
• Thrives in a team environment, personable and approachable, and brings energy that inspires collaboration.
• Committed to going the extra mile to ensure projects are completed effectively and on time.
• Eager to continuously learn new skills and grow their career with Howmet Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean and continuous improvement projects across M-Tech operations.
• Oversee spare parts ordering, including customer requests, quotes, purchase orders, tracking, and shipping.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure timely parts availability for multiple projects.
• Provide support with CAD (2D/3D modeling in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Train team members and develop clear work instructions to ensure process consistency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees