Engineering Leader - Plant

Position: 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:

Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing

Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in Continuous Improvement, Waste Elimination and Kaizen Excellent analytical, problem solving, (5 Why, Trucker’s Log, A3 Thinking), community, interpersonal, organization and negotiation skills

Excellent leadership skills that create an engaged employee environment

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, and employees

Ability to read blueprints

Experience with CAD Ability to analyze time studies to set labor standards, mechanical ability that would allow the search for new and better equipment in a manufacturing environment

Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to the manufacturing areas

Experience in the investment casting industry

Good financial literacy

This Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Leader position will be located in our Plant 10, Whitehall Casting Operation and will support manufacturing by leading and providing focused projects that will improve throughput, reduce inventory and reduce operating expenses.  Will lead and engage employees to drive reduction labor costs through cellular manufacturing and new/improved methods and equipment.  Must be able to apply standard practices and techniques, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and take corrective action.  

Will document work and prepare technical notes/reports, establish customer contacts (internal and external) as required.

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

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

Direct and participate in the conception, evaluation and implementation of cost…