PROCESS OWNER LEADER - Plant 3

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 . Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

This Process Owner Leader position will be located in our Plant 3, Whitehall Casting Operation and will be responsible for the leadership of process owners in a customer focused group.

Job Roles

• Customer liaison--understands and communicates customer specifications; possesses both technical expertise and communication ability to ensure alignment and understanding with customer; serves as first point of contact for technical requirements internally and externally.
• Creative facilitator--solves problems creatively and creates environment in which others can exercise creative solutions; fosters continuous improvement; pushes boundaries of technology, processes and techniques.
• Boundary spanner--takes initiative across disciplines, operations and the campus; makes sacrifices so that other areas can be successful; practices holistic thinking and acts intentionally to collaborate; eliminates barriers and silos.
• Developer--mentors and coaches both senior and junior level associates; prepares others for success; stimulates learning and contribution from teams; educates others on technical requirements.
• Communication--able to have difficult conversations diplomatically; helps others understand expectations, capabilities and limitations; able to make the complex simple; provides detail where necessary.
• Influence--creates an engaging environment; advocates for the business; maintains approachability; deals with conflict effectively.
• Business minded--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; ensures quality; manages customer demand and sets boundaries where necessary.
• Adaptable--copes well with change; addresses distractions and issues quickly; handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to achieve product yield improvements, process variation reduction, technology advancement and achieve cost reduction goals related to the manufacture of product.
• Direct and manage the activities of all process owners.
• Utilize formal process management principles.
• Develop actions to support 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 improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities.
• Establish professional working relationship with Engineering and Operations teams and promote engineering team communication regarding product status and issues.
• Responsible for creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of the Process Owners
• Manage training development strategies for the Process Owners
• Interface with business unit process owners to improve state of the art in our manufacturing processes.

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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in related manufacturing engineering function, or 5 years of experience with a Master's Degree.
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. "Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution preferred in the following disciplines: Mechanical, Material Science, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3 years Quality and/or Engineering experience with strong - analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and requirements and how they relate to business (i.e. AS9100, NADCAP).
• Demonstrated proficiency in Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis and suiting methodology.
• Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (i.e. 8D)
• Experience with APQP and PPAP is desirable.
• Experience in the aerospace investment casting industry.
• Excellent PC skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and commit to continuous improvement.