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.
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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
The Technical Program Manager will lead programs for the facility developing milestone plans, identifying required resources, providing cadence to ensure customer milestones are met and internal targets are achieved. They will champion the deployment of APQP process in the facility. Expected to continuously improve performance through best practice identification, formulation, validation, documentation, communication, and deployment. They will lead lessons learned process for each completed project, communicate and ensure best practice is embedded in facility and Business Unit processes.
Note: The Technical Program Manager will report to the Hampton Structural Casting Plant Manager
Essential Job Responsibilities but not limited to:
Essential Functions:
Skills and Abilities:
Entrepreneurial and growth mindset--proactively grows value of the operation to internal customers; enables system and enterprise growth as partnerships increase in scope and value; builds business case to support greater scale
Structure and system creation--collaborates with other stakeholders to design full scale launch program, owning project from start to first job
Orchestrate complexity--understands and conducts factors associated with job and project relocation or assignment including customs, cultural considerations, workforce planning, operations, technical capability and procurement processes; interacts with stakeholders in multiple locations and understands their respective needs and businesses; ensures internal and external partners deliver toward overall execution; contends with inevitable change, adjusting appropriately; aligns efforts of multiple parties to achieve desired ends
Influence without direct authority--gains buy in with sound business acumen and substantive business case; invests in relationship and can get things done through established connections; has a broad network of information sources; creates urgency and action in others through informal authority; persuasive; emotionally intelligent, able to solicit contributions from a variety of personalities, positions and levels within the organization
Organization and detail orientation--adheres to requirements and laws that govern the work; maintains and communicates a rigorous schedule; attends to corresponding paperwork; functions in a time-sensitive manner; operates as primary point of contact for casting facilities with regard to transferring work
Communication--provides information at every stage of the process; ensures consistent contributions by eliminating silos and fostering interdependent understanding; maintains awareness of operations and other demands, sharing information and encouraging openness between stakeholders
Future focused--anticipates opportunities; focuses on things as they could be, not simply as they are; manages projects with an eye toward the next several implementations
Ownership--embraces responsibility; involves and influences, but retains accountability; recognizes that ultimate success or failure of a given endeavor and its effect on the long-term success of the enterprise is his/her primary domain; understands the urgency of implementing when capital is already spent
Salary
Anticipated Pay Range: $135k - $150k per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined and based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
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 Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years experience in the manufacturing of Investment Castings with some level of plant operational management.
- Experience in producing castings in at least two of the following alloy groups Aluminum, Superalloy or Titanium.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead a cross functional and improvement teams.
- Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with all levels of the Howmet organization.
- 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:
- Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
- Strong analytical and problem resolution skills in support of business planning, strategy development/deployment, relationship management and conflict resolution.
- Exceptional Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel & PowerPoint Presentations).
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/joinus
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