Production Process Engineering Leader - IGT

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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.

Howmet Engine Systems is currently seeking an experienced Operations professional to join our team in Hampton, Virginia.    Are you an empowered Lead Team Partner with the drive to transform ideas into sustainable value?  We are seeking individuals who have a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a manufacturing environment, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence.  Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development.  If you are an energetic professional that wants to be a part of a dynamic team we encourage you to apply.  

Job Summary

As an Engineering Leader, you will be responsible for metallurgical characteristics pertaining to the investment casting process and our products.  This may involve both new development and production castings.  In this role you will manage a process engineering team, who will be responsible for the metallurgical aspects of the process.  The prime responsibility for this position is to engineer the highest yield and lowest overall cost product while meeting or exceeding all customer defined quality requirements.  In this position you will work in a team environment with other engineers as well as hands on with the manufacturing team so strong communication skills are required.  You will have a team of Process Engineers reporting to you that you will lead, guide and mentor to achieve the above stated goals.

 Salary:

• Anticipated Pay Range: $83K-154K per year.  *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

• Follow Howmet’s Safety Regulations.
• Create manufacturing routing and processing instructions.
• Develops and debugs processes for production and developmental castings.
• Actively pursues the continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Supplies technical support to customers.  Interacts with them regarding technical concerns.
• Must comply with all company attendance policies and guidelines; this includes, but is not limited to, regular attendance and some overtime.
• Must manage your team to deliver the above stated goals so excellent communication and leadership skills are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

• Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical procedures.  Effectively write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Presents information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Solves practical problems and deals with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills are required.  The ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization to achieve your goals are required.
• This employee must be self-motivated to continue to drive improvement in their assigned portfolio of parts. 
• Leadership skill is required as you will be responsible for the recruitment, development, and performance of your engineering team (consisting of 4-8 Product Engineers)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment. 
• 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.
• 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.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science or related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Investment casting experience
• Minitab/statistics knowledge and strong Excel capabilities
• Technical Leadership experience is preferred
• Technical manufacturing experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location. 

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include: 

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options 
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution 
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs 
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans 
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance 
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Our Story:

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 lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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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