Methods/Manufacturing Engineer | Torrance, CA

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  • Location: Torrance, CA

  • Company: Howmet Aerospace

fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

Follow: Linked In , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and You Tube. Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, interactionual orientation, gender

identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email Talent Acquisition Co E_Howmet@Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field from an accredited four-year college or university.

Minimum of two (2) years experience in Manufacturing Engineering 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.

S. person status. ITAR defines U. S. person as an U. S. Citizen, U. S. Permanent Resident (i. e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field from an accredited four-year college or university. Minimum of two (2) years experience in Manufacturing Engineering 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U. S. person status. ITAR defines U. S. person as an U. S. Citizen, U. S. Permanent Resident (i. e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Methods/Manufacturing Engineer. This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company. This position is located at our plant in Torrance, CA. Howmet Aerospace holds the number one global market position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners.

Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment. Headquartered in Torrance, CA; Major Activities/Key Challenges Perform a variety of engineering assignments in work measurement for the establishment of standards. Conduct analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop and detail processes for product manufacture.

Develop cost estimates. Develop and issue production routings to manufacture products to the specifications and standards established by the Engineering groups. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to document processes, write detailed change reports, and procedure manuals. Ability to coordinate actions with, and effectively respond to questions from managers, other employees, customers, and vendors. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Must be able to read blueprints, an understand basics of measurement techniques. Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, bend from the waist, lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs. and operate common office equipment such as copy machines, scanners, hole punchers and staplers.

Experience with using systems such as QAD, SAP, AS 400, or other MRP system desireable. Proficient in the use of computer aided design/drafting software (Solid Works and Auto CAD) to assist Engineer's to create product, tooling, and machine parts drawings and specifications. Determine feasibility and method to manufacture new products, whether in-house or from outside source, and estimate cost based on various manufacturing methods. Determine method of manufacturing which will result in production of product as it was designed. Confer with Manufacturing and Product Engineer and/or corresponding production personnel to determine the method of manufacturing products in the most efficient manner versus cost of production, machine capability, machine availability, and skill availability.

Confer with Quality Control to ensure method of manufacturing will result in product consistent with customer and internal quality requirements. Generate, maintain, and assist in the preparation of product structures, production routings, product BOM, and part information including approvals, equivalent part numbers and cost information in the manufacturing databases.

Edit work order routings to assure work centers, rates, operation codes, and manufacturing sequence is correct and complies with approved methods before release to production. Investigate, update and/or create production routings to reflect cost saving method of manufacturing. Review and approve changes to drawings, specifications, and other engineering documents, and apply the changes to the product structures and manufacture process documentation. Review and evaluate inefficiencies and inconsistencies in actual production methods compared to the planned methods and analyze potential long-term solutions to minimize variation in a cost-effective manner.

Update or create routings to reflect cost savings methods of manufacturing. Assist Manufacturing Engineers to determine production machine rates and standards for inclusion in product structures. Interact with Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales department, and the vendors as needed in the performance of assigned duties. Assist others, both within and outside of the assigned product group, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Other Duties and Responsibilities Keep work area clean, safe and in orderly fashion on daily basis.

Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and practices. Report all unsafe activities to Supervisor, and/or Human Resources. Participate in ABS Workshops and Kaizen events both within the assigned product group, and in other product groups. Participate in proactive team effort to achieve departmental and company goals. Perform other duties as assigned. Provide leadership to others through example and the sharing of knowledge/skill. Handle multiple projects simultaneously. Comply with all safety policies, procedures and practices as it relates to office/production working environments i.

e. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when entering production environment. Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily technical nature. Benefits/Salary: The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $67K to $101K. Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Methods/Manufacturing Engineer. This is an opportunity to grow your career at a large, international aerospace company.

This position is located at our plant in Torrance, CA. Howmet Aerospace holds the number one global market position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment. Headquartered in Torrance, CA; Major Activities/Key Challenges Perform a variety of engineering assignments in work measurement for the establishment of standards.

Conduct analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop and detail processes for product manufacture. Develop cost estimates. Develop and issue production routings to manufacture products to the specifications and standards established by the Engineering groups. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to document processes, write detailed change reports, and procedure manuals. Ability to coordinate actions with, and effectively respond to questions from managers, other employees, customers, and vendors.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. Must be able to read blueprints, an understand basics of measurement techniques. Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, bend from the waist, lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs.

and operate common office equipment such as copy machines, scanners, hole punchers and staplers. Experience with using systems such as QAD, SAP, AS 400, or other MRP system desireable. Proficient in the use of computer aided design/drafting software (Solid Works and Auto CAD) to assist Engineer's to create product, tooling, and machine parts drawings and specifications. Determine feasibility and method to manufacture new products, whether in-house or from outside source, and estimate cost based on various manufacturing methods. Determine method of manufacturing which will result in production of product as it was designed.

Confer with Manufacturing and Product Engineer and/or corresponding production personnel to determine the method of manufacturing products in the most efficient manner versus cost of production, machine capability, machine availability, and skill availability. Confer with Quality Control to ensure method of manufacturing will result in product consistent with customer and internal quality requirements. Generate, maintain, and assist in the preparation of product structures, production routings, product BOM, and part information including approvals, equivalent part numbers and cost information in the manufacturing databases.

Edit work order routings to assure work centers, rates, operation codes, and manufacturing sequence is correct and complies with approved methods before release to production. Investigate, update and/or create production routings to reflect cost saving method of manufacturing. Review and approve changes to drawings, specifications, and other engineering documents, and apply the changes to the product structures and manufacture process documentation. Review and evaluate inefficiencies and inconsistencies in actual production methods compared to the planned methods and analyze potential long-term solutions to minimize variation in a cost-effective manner.

Update or create routings to reflect cost savings methods of manufacturing. Assist Manufacturing Engineers to determine production machine rates and standards for inclusion in product structures. Interact with Project Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales department, and the vendors as needed in the performance of assigned duties. Assist others, both within and outside of the assigned product group, and perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Other Duties and Responsibilities Keep work area clean, safe and in orderly fashion on daily basis. Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and practices. Report all unsafe activities to Supervisor, and/or Human Resources. Participate in ABS Workshops and Kaizen events both within the assigned product group, and in other product groups. Participate in proactive team effort to achieve departmental and company goals. Perform other duties as assigned. Provide leadership to others through example and the sharing of knowledge/skill. Handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Comply with all safety policies, procedures and practices as it relates to office/production working environments i. e. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when entering production environment. Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily technical nature. Benefits/Salary: The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $67K to $101K.

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