Basic Qualifications

BS in Material Science, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing Engineering 7+ years of experience in engineering5+ years of supervisory experienceEmployees 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 industryCompetent working knowledge of investment casting process, customer specifications, and quality systems

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 www.howmet.com. 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 enterpriseRigor--continuous focus on repeatable processes at scale; analyzes efforts; recalibrates as needed; considers multiple inputs from multiple stakeholders; exhibits detail orientationTactical 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 necessaryPossibility 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 interpretationRelationship-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 enterprisePrioritization--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 enterpriseCommunication--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 groupCoach/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 performanceResource and expertise deployment--understands where to invest to ensure resolution; solicits and directs the expertise and involvement of others and enables their successCustomer coordination--responds directly to customer inquiries, interfaces with customerInfluence 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/partsDirect and manage the activities regarding product tool/part designs and standardsSignificant time daily on manufacturing floorManage the facility’s engineering budgetsOversight of the engineers focused on the plants generic processesManage and direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) initiative ensuring product development in accordance with overall project timelines, budget, and quoted standardsDevelop the overall plant scrap reduction plan and manage the initiatives and actions to meet the scrap targetsPart 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 activitiesCoordinate scrap reduction initiatives with the HRC and Corporate Engineering technical staffEstablish professional working relationship with Engineering Managers and Engineering Team at each casting facility and promote engineering team communication regarding product status and issuesWork directly with engine manufacturer’s engineering team in conjunction with the casting facility’s engineering team to optimize core design and producibility as requiredResponsible for developing the future strategic engineering organizational structure with the Process Engineering Manager, the Plant Manager, and the HR managerResponsible for creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of Engineering StaffManage training development strategies for the Engineering Staff