Engineering Leader

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.

This engineering leader will be located in our new core plant in Whitehall, MI and will be responsible for the leadership of the injection, core, and thermal process engineers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to achieve product yield improvements, variation reduction, and achieve cost reduction goals related to the manufacture of ceramic cores/castings supporting all shifts
• 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 and plant productivity plan and manage the Hoshin Kanri initiatives and actions to meet the plant targets
• Direct and participate in the conception, evaluation and implementation of cost improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities. Support and participation in Tier 3 daily management meetings
• Lead Engineering Tier 2 meetings focused on product improvement targets
• 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 creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of Engineering Staff through Talent Factory strategy

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. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience
• Minimum of 3 years core and/or 5 years casting product engineering and/or tooling 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.