Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

About Howmet Aerospace:

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking an Engineering Manager (Production) in our Torrance, CA location. Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

General Summary:

Directs and coordinates activities of engineering department to design, manufacture, and test components, products, and systems by performing the following duties personally or through direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of engineers to focus them on the company’s most critical problems. Manage their development and career progression.
• Align people, processes, products, parts, and physical plant to meet ambitious targets for safety, quality, output, and efficiency.
• Directs department activities to design new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.
• Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts.
• Analyzes technology trends, human resource needs, and market demand to plan projects.
• Confers with management, production, and marketing staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Advises management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, customer relations, and/or inter-departmental relations.
• Provides direction and example for interpretation and application of company policies and procedures to the engineering activities.
• Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develops recommendations accordingly.
• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Represent specialty on cross-functional teams (i.e., operations), and at times lead these teams
• Plan and organize complex projects, driving across multiple subject areas

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• +5 years of professional experience in an aerospace, manufacturing, and/or production environment
• +3 years of experience leading a team
• 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 and Experience:

• Knowledge of aerospace forging, machining, & manufacturing processes
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple large projects and interact with all organization levels
• Experience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team through effective coaching, development, feedback, and performance management

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $93K to $140K.