DoD SkillBridge Facilities Project Engineer - Igt

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility: 

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. 
• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical project engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia.    Are you an empowered partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value?Weare seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence.  Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development.  If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team we encourage you to apply.  

The training program is designed to provide interns with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to transition into full-time employment with Howmet as a Facilities Project Engineer.  Interns will receive a combination of on the job, classroom setting and computer-based training.  Interns who demonstrate satisfactory completion of training objectives and receive positive performance reviews may be offered full-time employment at one of Howmet’s locations as a Facilities Project Engineer. (Note: The objective of the program is to provide full-time employment to all interns who meet training objectives and receive positive performance appraisals. However, an offer of employment is not guaranteed.)

• Learn how to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Learn the mission of Facility Engineering and organizational structure.
• Complete on-boarding tasks for IT, Mobile, and software functionality requirements.
• Complete all mandatory training activities for both safety and operational training as assigned by supervisor and in accordance with strict requirements for safety and environmental compliance along with standard operating procedures. 
• Learn the basics of Howmet’s manufacturing operational processes and facility layout.
• Develop understanding of Facility Engineering procedures and processes.
• Learn to locate project documentation in Facility Engineering files.
• Learn project management procedures and communication methods for project status updates.
• Demonstrate understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems, and basic facilities electrical control systems through review of existing equipment documentation and assisting with maintenance troubleshooting.
• Develop scope of work for a project assignment and effectively communicate solution objectives to teams initiating the project request.
• Develop and demonstrate strong communication skills within diverse levels of organizational groups.
• Develop project cost budgets and execution timelines.
• Utilize ACAD and/or Inventor software to demonstrate CADD skills.
• Learn methods for project environmental, health, and safety documentation.
• Learn financial funding methods and procedures.
• Develop understanding of Procurement practices.