ENGINEERING MANAGER - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace, 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 Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Roles

Accountability and follow-through--interacts within organizational matrix understanding the inherent interdependence of roles and functions; takes ownership of outcomes; acts in the best interest of the team, group, function and enterprise

Rigor--continuous focus on repeatable processes at scale; analyzes efforts; recalibrates as needed; considers multiple inputs from multiple stakeholders; exhibits detail orientation

Tactical agility--inspires team to proactive improvements while maintaining ability to react to issues as they arise; functions well under pressure of production and time expectations; able to manage the tension of speed and specification demands

Practical and adaptive thinking--understands organizational capabilities and introduces solutions within existing frameworks while simultaneously adapting to changes, developments in technology and marketplace demands

Versatile leadership--technically capable, yet able to detach to gain perspective; deploys resources strategically and works alongside team when necessary

Possibility thinking--proactively challenges the status quo and seeks to solve problems differently than we have in the past; explores the boundaries of technology and current practice; embraces and champions change including automation, smart manufacturing and progress in data gathering and interpretation

Relationship-oriented--establishes and maintains connections with team, peers and cross functionally; collaborates and compromises for the good of the enterprise; provides thought partnership; creates and scales best practices across enterprise

Prioritization--understands the business and its technical, financial and strategic direction and goals; prioritizes work accordingly and communicates rationale for decisions; advocates for customers within the context of organizational capability and goals; understands the implication of decisions on other facets of the enterprise

Communication--listens well and takes multiple perspectives into consideration; articulates priorities and future possibilities clearly and frequently; interacts with operators, managers and customers and customizes approach to each stakeholder group

Coach/Mentor/Manager--provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance

Resource and expertise deployment--understands where to invest to ensure resolution; solicits and directs the expertise and involvement of others and enables their success

Customer coordination--responds directly to customer inquiries, interfaces with customer

Influence without direct authority--provides justification for decisions and direction; presents a compelling case for needed efforts or change to parties with varying interests and priorities; aligns peers and stakeholders to achieve both tangible and anticipated objectives

Job Responsibilities

Lead initiatives to achieve product yield improvements, variation reduction, and achieve cost reduction goals related to the manufacture of ceramic cores/parts

Direct and manage the activities regarding product tool/part designs and standards

Significant time daily on manufacturing floor

Manage the facility’s engineering budgets

Oversight of the engineers focused on the plants generic processes

Manage and direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) initiative ensuring product development in accordance with overall project timelines, budget, and quoted standards

Develop the overall plant scrap reduction plan and manage the initiatives and actions to meet the scrap targets

Part velocity through the plant operations and elimination of constraints and waste.

Oversight of engineers establishing and maintaining robust metallurgical processes for production product.

Work in conjunction with the Process Engineering Manager to achieve all plant financial and scrap reduction metrics

Report status of scrap reduction initiatives to Plant Manager and other high-level managers as required

Direct and participate in the conception, evaluation and implementation of cost improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities

Coordinate scrap reduction initiatives with the HRC and Corporate Engineering technical staff

Establish professional working relationship with Engineering Managers and Engineering Team at each casting facility and promote engineering team communication regarding product status and issues

Work directly with engine manufacturer’s engineering team in conjunction with the casting facility’s engineering team to optimize core design and producibility as required

Responsible for developing the future strategic engineering organizational structure with the Process Engineering Manager, the Plant Manager, and the HR manager

Responsible for creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of Engineering Staff

Manage training development strategies for the Engineering Staff

Basic Qualifications

BS in Material Science, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing Engineering

7+ years of experience in engineering

5+ years of supervisory experience

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Good knowledge of financial data

Experience in the casting industry

Competent working knowledge of investment casting process, customer specifications, and quality systems

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 Follow: LinkedIn (, Twitter (, Instagram (, Facebook (, and YouTube ( .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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