Manufacturing Engineer - Entry Level, Continuous Improvement, Wichita Falls

Manufacturing Engineer - Entry Level, Continuous Improvement

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Under the direction of the Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer , this position is responsible for supporting and assisting the Continuous Improvement Organization (Business Unit and Manufacturing Plants) as “boots on the ground” in the organization, planning, implementation, and follow-through of manufacturing improvement initiatives. Correspondingly, the incumbent coordinates and leads a wide range of activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and environmental performance. This position does not directly supervise other personnel. Additionally, this position supports Operations Supervisors, Area Leads, and Plant Managers. This position is located in Wichita Falls, TX.

Key Objectives Work out of the Wichita Falls, TX site as part of a team to reduce executional scrap. Create a system following ‘step by step’ procedures for the loading and unloading of large volume processing equipment. Complete time studies in various processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Perform shopfloor observations, working with Manufacturing employees to document current and target conditions. Eliminate non-value added activities while working on scrap reduction activities. Participate in the Howmet Business System implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and drive waste reductions utilizing Lean principles (JIT, Autonomation, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Line/Cell Design, Single Piece Flow, Material Flow, Visual Management, SMED, TPM, Root Cause Problem Solving, etc.) Coordinate with resource departments within the assigned locations to fabricate, install, and implement improvements to drive waste down and increase efficiency and output. Collaborate in Kaizen activities, problem solving, and rapid improvement process events with both internal and external consultants, customers, and suppliers. This includes providing support to sustain all follow-throughs required to sustain the improvements initiated during those events, especially those concentrated on local improvement. Performing other duties as assigned. Job Dimensions:

The incumbent will possess: Willingness to work with shopfloor employees, interview, and document current condition Strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: able to develop and use structured approaches to identify root causes and recommend resolutions Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines

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Location:: Wichita Falls

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