Facilities Engineer - Plant 4 - Thermatech

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Engineer is based at Plant 4 and is responsible for plant equipment and building maintenance, project planning and implementation, plant equipment layouts, and troubleshooting equipment problems for assigned plants within one or more facilities. The role analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and technical data related to industrial machinery and equipment design, and evaluates the feasibility of new equipment or modifications to existing facilities based on cost, space, time, company plans, and other technical and economic factors.

The Facilities Engineer provides technical information about manufacturing and processing techniques, materials, and process advantages and limitations that affect long-range plant and product engineering plans. The role directs physical facility functions, including equipment installation, facility services, safety, and outside contractors; plans and administers engineering programs; and designs and facilitates capital projects. It may include supervising departmental or maintenance employees, developing and training staff, assigning work, interpreting and enforcing company policies and safety regulations, and helping resolve work problems.

The position tests newly installed machines and equipment against contract specifications, oversees facility and equipment maintenance, performs equipment and project design, plans and supervises project work, provides manufacturing support to business centers, estimates costs, troubleshoots equipment, initiates purchases for equipment and maintenance supplies, and reports maintenance and engineering activities to management.

The posting also describes desired role behaviors: systems thinking, optimization, anticipation, operational acceleration, organization, influence, data-informed decision-making, prioritization, and relationship-building across shifts and teams, including serving as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Previous relevant experience in maintenance, facilities, or engineering in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Good understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics and their relationship to electrical controls.
• Good understanding of chemical cleaning processes and chemical waste disposal.
• Mechanical aptitude, including piping, layouts, and structural work, and ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and analytical skills.
• Past experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, with strong attention to detail.
• Previous experience managing projects and working with outside contractors.
• Good work ethic and adherence to safety protocols and culture.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work in a self-directed or team environment and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant equipment and buildings and troubleshoot equipment problems for assigned plants within one or more facilities.
• Plan and implement projects, develop plant equipment layouts, and design equipment and projects.
• Analyze engineering proposals, process requirements, and technical data related to industrial machinery and equipment design.
• Assess the feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying facilities, considering cost, space, time, company plans, and technical and economic factors.
• Provide technical information about manufacturing and processing techniques, materials, and process advantages and limitations.
• Direct physical facility functions, including equipment installations, facility service functions, safety, and outside contractors.
• Plan, formulate, and administer engineering programs and design and facilitate capital projects.
• May supervise departmental and/or maintenance employees; develop, train, and motivate employees, make job assignments, and follow contract and company policies.
• Interpret company policies for workers, enforce safety regulations, and analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolving them.
• Test newly installed machines and equipment to ensure they meet contract specifications.
• Oversee facility and equipment maintenance.
• Plan and supervise project work and provide manufacturing support to business centers.
• Perform cost estimating and initiate purchases for equipment and maintenance supplies.
• Report maintenance and engineering activities to management.
• Promote continuous improvement, safety, ergonomics, and scalable solutions; use data and quantitative feedback to inform decisions.
• Build relationships across shifts and teams, serve as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering, and help ensure people feel heard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level