Process Control Engineering Leader - Plant

Position: Process Control Engineering Leader - Plant 10
Location: Whitehall

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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and light weighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world.

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Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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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Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution5+ years of experience in manufacturing1+ year of leadership 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 Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution

Proven experience managing teams of engineers or process owners

Deep knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC machining, composites, special treatments)
Strong understanding of AS9100 and NADCAP certification requirements

Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with all levels of the organization

Strong ability to lead, motivate, and influence cross-functional teams

High level of judgment to handle complex technical and operational problems

Ability to act with composure and confidence in high-pressure situations

We are seeking a Process Control Leader to drive excellence across our manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for overseeing the performance of key manufacturing processes, managing the team of Process Owners, and ensuring all manufacturing processes meet stringent aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).The Process Control Leader will define process control and improvement strategies, define and monitor KIVs and KOVs, and ensure that process control is maintained, driving standardization and reducing variability in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of Process Owners responsible for specific manufacturing processes in the investment castings science areas (wax, shell, casting, heat treat, core removal, braze, post cast processing).Define the short and long term goals and vision for each process (Hoshin) to ensure compliance, improve control, reduce scrap and rework, improve cost, and support operations.

Set performance measures and KPIs for Process Owners, tracking progress against productivity and quality goals.

Define KOVs and KIVs for each process and drive improvement to reduce scrap and rework across the product lines.

Grow the utilization of data science and AI for process control.

Act as the overall authority for…