Technical Director, Structural Castings at Howmet Aerospace

Posted in General Business 25 days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Hampton, Virginia





Job Description:

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. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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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.

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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com Minimum Qualifications


  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years experience in the manufacture 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 team of multinational technical leaders.
  • 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).
  • Strong technical, industry and functional Engineering experience.
Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years experience in the manufacture 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 team of multinational technical leaders.
  • 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).
  • Strong technical, industry and functional Engineering experience.
Howmet Engine Products is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Structural Castings Technical Team. This position will play an important role in the Howmet Engines organization working with the various plants around the world that produce Structural Castings, and assisting them in problem solving, new part introduction (NPI) efforts, cost reduction efforts, and standardization of best practices across the various casting facilities.

Essential Functions:


  • Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the Investment Casting process and the major customer specifications required on the parts produced.
  • Working knowledge of at least two of the three major alloy systems for Structural Products - Aluminum, Superalloy and Titanium
  • Through a dotted line reporting structure, work with the Engineering Managers at the various Structural Casting facilities to:

    • Develop processes needed to produce parts at the required quality and lowest cost possible.
    • Work with the casting facilities and the Research Center to develop needed technological advances to produce cutting edge casting designs.
    • Identify and assist in implementing the best technology and manufacturing practices among the different alloy groups.
    • Act as the Technical Expert for plants as required for customer interactions.
    • Work with the structural casting plants to meet the Corporation goals for scrap and rework reduction.

  • Remain current on technology trends affecting current and potential new markets.
  • Support customer meetings on new part designs, as required.
  • Build credibility with key resources both internally and externally.
  • Partner with the Corporate Sales/Marketing team to establish/prioritize target customers, programs, and parts through technology-based value proposition.
  • Ensure compliance with Howmet Aerospace business conduct policies, programs and standards.
  • Drive and influence change where needed to support execution of overall strategy.
Howmet Engine Products is currently seeking an experienced professional to join our Structural Castings Technical Team. This position will play an important role in the Howmet Engines organization working with the various plants around the world that produce Structural Castings, and assisting them in problem solving, new part introduction (NPI) efforts, cost reduction efforts, and standardization of best practices across the various casting facilities.

Essential Functions:


  • Extensive knowledge of all aspects of the Investment Casting process and the major customer specifications required on the parts produced.
  • Working knowledge of at least two of the three major alloy systems for Structural Products - Aluminum, Superalloy and Titanium
  • Through a dotted line reporting structure, work with the Engineering Managers at the various Structural Casting facilities to:

    • Develop processes needed to produce parts at the required quality and lowest cost possible.
    • Work with the casting facilities and the Research Center to develop needed technological advances to produce cutting edge casting designs.
    • Identify and assist in implementing the best technology and manufacturing practices among the different alloy groups.
    • Act as the Technical Expert for plants as required for customer interactions.
    • Work with the structural casting plants to meet the Corporation goals for scrap and rework reduction.

  • Remain current on technology trends affecting current and potential new markets.
  • Support customer meetings on new part designs, as required.
  • Build credibility with key resources both internally and externally.
  • Partner with the Corporate Sales/Marketing team to establish/prioritize target customers, programs, and parts through technology-based value proposition.
  • Ensure compliance with Howmet Aerospace business conduct policies, programs and standards.
  • Drive and influence change where needed to support execution of overall strategy.





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