JOB SUMMARY
Works closely with the Manufacturing Managers of assigned business center. Strives to ensure that processes are developed and implemented in support of all customer requirements and plant performance objectives.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
Wear all required personal protective equipment.
Report all job-related illness and injuries.
Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend EH&S Training
Job Roles
Accountability and follow-through--interacts within organizational matrix understanding the inherent interdependence of roles and functions; takes ownership of outcomes; acts in the best interest of the team, group, function and enterprise
Rigor--continuous focus on repeatable processes at scale; analyzes efforts; recalibrates as needed; considers multiple inputs from multiple stakeholders; exhibits detail orientation
Tactical agility--inspires team to proactive improvements while maintaining ability to react to issues as they arise; functions well under pressure of production and time expectations; able to manage the tension of speed and specification demands
Practical and adaptive thinking--understands organizational capabilities and introduces solutions within existing frameworks while simultaneously adapting to changes, developments in technology and marketplace demands
Versatile leadership--technically capable, yet able to detach to gain perspective; deploys resources strategically and works alongside team when necessary
Possibility thinking--proactively challenges the status quo and seeks to solve problems differently than we have in the past; explores the boundaries of technology and current practice; embraces and champions change including automation, smart manufacturing and progress in data gathering and interpretation
Relationship-oriented--establishes and maintains connections with team, peers and cross functionally; collaborates and compromises for the good of the enterprise; provides thought partnership; creates and scales best practices across enterprise
Prioritization--understands the business and its technical, financial and strategic direction and goals; prioritizes work accordingly and communicates rationale for decisions; advocates for customers within the context of organizational capability and goals; understands the implication of decisions on other facets of the enterprise
Communication--listens well and takes multiple perspectives into consideration; articulates priorities and future possibilities clearly and frequently; interacts with operators, managers and customers and customizes approach to each stakeholder group
Coach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance
Resource and expertise deployment--understands where to invest to ensure resolution; solicits and directs the expertise and involvement of others and enables their success
Customer coordination--responds directly to customer inquiries, interfaces with customer
Influence without direct authority--provides justification for decisions and direction; presents a compelling case for needed efforts or change to parties with varying interests and priorities; aligns peers and stakeholders to achieve both tangible and anticipated objectives
Job Responsibilities
Lead initiatives to achieve product yield improvements, variation reduction, and achieve cost reduction goals related to the manufacture of ceramic cores/parts
Direct and manage the activities regarding product tool/part designs and standards
Manage the facility’s engineering budgets
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 plan and manage the initiatives and actions to meet the scrap targets
Work in conjunction with the Engineering Leadership to achieve plant financial and scrap reduction metrics
Report status of scrap reduction initiatives to Plant Manager and leadership as required
Direct and participate in the conception, evaluation and implementation of cost improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities
Coordinate scrap reduction initiatives with the HRC, Airfoils and Corporate Engineering technical staff
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 developing the future strategic engineering organizational structure with the Engineering Leadership, Plant Manager, and HR
Responsible for creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of Engineering Staff
Direct engineering to ensure factory is supported as business dictate on all 3 shifts
Manage training development strategies for the Engineering Staff
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
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.
B.S. in Engineering
2 years leadership plus 7 years Sr Engineering experience
Must have sound manufacturing knowledge
PREFERERRED QUALIIFICATIONS
Previous experience in Investment Casting
Technical depth in metallurgical and process areas
