Manufacturing Engineer - Sheet Metal

Howmet Aerospace•Manchester, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Manufacturing Engineer in our Manchester, CT facility, you will help support the Engineering Team and Sheet Metal department. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn and grow skills in various disciplines. i.e. sheet metal forming, manual and CNC machining, tool design, modeling, drafting, additive manufacturing (3D printing), Inspection methods, welding, brazing, non-destructive testing, process improvement, product requirements, etc.

Requirements

3+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in applying advanced engineering principles in a sheet metal forming environment required including tool design and hydraulic press setup and operation
Solid analytical skills and the ability to define and brainstorm solutions to problems
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, metallurgy or materials science preferred.
Working knowledge of Bridgeport and CNC mills is strongly preferred
Aerospace industry experience or exposure preferred
Working knowledge of manufacturing methods , concepts, processes, and systems
Training in Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Tools preferred
Product prototyping, qualification and/or testing experience preferred
Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100 quality standards preferred
Working knowledge of CAD software; SolidWorks, Mastercam, and/or NX is preferred
Working knowledge of 3D printers is preferred
Working knowledge of MBD is preferred
Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred

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
Participate in 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)