Lab and Inspection Manager

Job Info

• Job Identification: 118223
• Job Category:
  Quality
• Posting Date: 06/30/2026, 02:02 PM
• Locations: 1000 Warren Avenue, Niles, OH, 44446, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Export-Controlled Data:
  This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Howmet Aerospace Structures is seeking an experienced manager to oversee the inspection and metallurgical laboratory department. The Laboratory & Inspection Manager will be expected to drive their own safety, quality, production, housekeeping and cost metrics. They will also be leading a team of area managers.

• Ensures the operation metrics in the area are well known. Utilizes Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings to evaluate operational trends and topics.
• Monitor financial performance through the daily P&L.
• Provides guidance to the development of the area's process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, facility needs, and equipment needs.
• Sets expectations, provides corrective action, coaches, drives tempo to exceed operation goals.
• Manage cost reduction and capital project implementation, as assigned.
• Maintains a productive relationship with the Union.
• Partners with Niles leadership to develop Continuous Improvement strategies.
• Utilize lean principles and best practices to establish new work standards for machines, processes, and people, to drive cost savings.
• Develop metrics and dashboard measures that enable the entire plant population to understand key performance indicators and business gaps.

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, engineering or a related field.
• 10 years' experience in a complex manufacturing industry environment.
• 7 years' experience in progressive and relevant leadership roles.
• Experience in successfully implementing large scale/systemic change efforts across a diverse organization.
• Proven track record of training and coaching plant personnel to achieve productivity savings using Lean principles and tools.
• Ability to drive passion and motivate teams to meet financial and non-financial metrics in a challenging environment.
• Experience working with a unionized workforce.
• Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.