Manufacturing Engineer

Howmet Aerospace•Dover, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, and installation of capital equipment with budgetary constraints. Provide engineering support for manufacturing and maintenance. Make continuous improvements on the manufacturing processes while also maintaining and upgrading the facility and equipment. Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles. Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations. Wear all required personal protective equipment. Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook). Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner. Attend all EH&S training.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering plus 3-year related experience
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
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and maintain building prints
Ability to troubleshoot, create and maintain equipment drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and PLC code.
Strong Interpersonal skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and effectively articulate this information to operations and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

General Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (ANSI, NEC).
General Knowledge of mechanical drawings and AutoCAD.
Working Knowledge in PLC Systems – Allen Bradley Studio 5000

Responsibilities

Design, construct and install new capital equipment for manufacturing.
Lead projects including defining scope, cost justification, developing project plans, managing implementation, and monitoring results.
Provide engineering support for manufacturing areas to resolve technical problems related to manufacturing equipment.
Investigate and recommend new manufacturing methods and equipment to reduce scrap and improve productivity.
Improve the availability of equipment thru data analysis and root cause problem solving.
Prepare Instructions outlining operating procedures for manufacturing & the maintenance departments.
Maintain and upgrade building and equipment systems – including vacuum pump, cooling tower, combustion and material handling systems.
Recommend preventative maintenance procedures and frequency.
Evaluate and coordinate opportunities to outsource or transfer production to sister manufacturing sites, including Morristown and Acuña, based on capacity, equipment capability, cost, quality, lead time, and overall business requirements.
Lead technical and manufacturing assessments for potential product transfers, including process capability, equipment requirements, tooling, documentation, labor requirements, capacity, and readiness of the receiving facility.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and sister-site personnel to develop and execute product transfer plans while minimizing disruption to customer deliveries and existing production.