Manufacturing Engineer - Manchester

Howmet Aerospace•Manchester, CT

About The Position

Position Overview: As the Manufacturing Engineer you will help support the engineering team in our Manchester, CT facility. Key Responsibilities: '' ' Support daily operations and troubleshoot production issues ' Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes and products. ' Design and modify fixtures, tooling, and gauging ' Produce, update, and review engineering drawings and op sheets ' Document key processes and train operators to standardized work ' Disposition nonconforming material and perform RCCA ' Research and develop new processes in accordance with customer specifications. ' Recommend, justify, and implement Capital Expenditures and equipment upgrades ' Perform Contract Review and risk analysis ' Review and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and PO requirements and incorporate them into manufacturing processes ' Participate in PPAP, PFMEA, and creation of internal and external flow downs ' Develop Bill of Materials and Bill of Operations for new product ' Interact with customers, operators, sales reps and vendors. ' Evaluate data and product specifications to determine the feasibility of product proposal. ' Analyze data and reports to determine if product meets specifications. Reduce waste and increase capacity/efficiency through application of continuous improvement tools (i.e. structured problem solving, setup reduction, organization and standardization of machining centers, mistake-proofing in tool/fixture design).

Requirements

3+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in applying advanced engineering principles in a metal forming manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, concepts, processes, and systems.
Solid analytical skills and the ability to define and brainstorm solutions to problems.
Working knowledge of CAD software
Prior continuous improvement/Lean experience
Familiarity with ERP systems
Strong computer skills including MS Office
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to function effectively in a team environment, collaborate with other departments, and work independently

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree (engineering, metallurgy or materials science)
Aerospace industry experience or exposure
Training in Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Tools
Product prototyping, qualification and/or testing experience
Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100 quality standards
SolidWorks and/or NX
Working knowledge of MBD

Responsibilities

Support daily operations and troubleshoot production issues
Evaluate and improve existing manufacturing processes and products.
Design and modify fixtures, tooling, and gauging
Produce, update, and review engineering drawings and op sheets
Document key processes and train operators to standardized work
Disposition nonconforming material and perform RCCA
Research and develop new processes in accordance with customer specifications.
Recommend, justify, and implement Capital Expenditures and equipment upgrades
Perform Contract Review and risk analysis
Review and interpret customer drawings, specifications, and PO requirements and incorporate them into manufacturing processes
Participate in PPAP, PFMEA, and creation of internal and external flow downs
Develop Bill of Materials and Bill of Operations for new product
Interact with customers, operators, sales reps and vendors.
Evaluate data and product specifications to determine the feasibility of product proposal.
Analyze data and reports to determine if product meets specifications.
Reduce waste and increase capacity/efficiency through application of continuous improvement tools (i.e. structured problem solving, setup reduction, organization and standardization of machining centers, mistake-proofing in tool/fixture design).