Basic Qualifications:

5- 7+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in the metal forming or components industry Experience in automation and or fabrication 

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Knowledge of Syteline Manufacturing software, Microsoft excel, word, power point, and other computer related activities proficiently. This position requires a tool and die or machine building experience.  This position requires a minimum of completion journeyman tool and die apprenticeship.Experience in aerospace or fastener manufacturing Experience mechanical and/or electrical knowledge

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 $116,000 to $175,000.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Automation Design Manager in our Fullerton, CA location.  

Work in conjunction with management of various levels to propose, develop, and implement new and machine building technology for production equipment of aerospace fasteners. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with Howmet Fastening Systems business owners to align technological solutions with manufacturing challenges such as safety, process control, or productivity. Develop and promote a strategy of continuous improvement based on technological solutions including custom automation, smart manufacturing or artificial intelligence.Manage safety, schedule, cost, and performance of projects using internal and external resourcesIdentify, propose and implement automation solutions including use of cobots, robots and fixed automation to significantly reduce labor and safety incidents.Identify, propose and implement process control improvements such as recipe-based setup, poke-yoke, smart manufacturing systems to reduce downtime and scrap.Identify, propose and implement next level technology especially in the areas of net shape forming and machining to reduce cost.Manage a team of design engineers and development tool and die makers to adapt or produce production equipment for custom applications.