Methods Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering
• Employee 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.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package available day one of hire, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $80k to $105K.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Methods Engineer in our Torrance, 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.

Responsibilities

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. 

• 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 Project 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

• 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.
• Provide leadership to others through example and the sharing of knowledge/skill.
• 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.