Manufacturing Engineer

at  Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in our Carson, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global 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 and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Manufacturing Engineering

EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND:

• Minimum three years’ experience in engineering.
• Fastener manufacturing experience is preferred.
• 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.

• Responsible for maintenance of material specifications, product drawings, routing sheets and manufacturing procedures
• Design and debugging of manufacturing processes and tooling for headers, rollers, drillers etc
• Continuous improvement of tooling and manufacturing methods.
• Assist in reduction of set-up time
• Work hand in hand with production technicians to enhance manufacturing processes and troubleshoot issues
• Resource for technical guidance to manufacturing personnel
• Assist in determination of root cause of persistent problems
• Assist in justification of new production facilities
• Assist in getting new facilities “on line” in the production floor readiness
• Support Quality System Improvement
• Provides analysis and assists with capital equipment justifications
• Interfaces with other manufacturing departments to address and resolve engineering issuesIntegral part of the product review board