Basic Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited Institution Minimum 10 years of Engineering experience, 5 years in manufacturing 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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.  ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience managing a team of Engineers Experience in a high volume, discrete manufacturing environment Engineering experience in the aerospace fastener industry Engineering experience in the Aerospace or Automotive industry Demonstrated experience with customer interaction Demonstrated project management experience Experience managing capital budgets

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 $105K to $157K.

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in our Torrance, CA location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California.  We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversight and management of engineering staff responsible for:

Product Development and Qualification including deployment of new or derivative products, implementation of systems to ensure repeatable production, and fulfillment of customer requirements for product use. Configuration control including responsibility for the system to review and incorporate customer requirements in a timely manner, and to maintain internal documentation. Process Management including evaluation of processes, implementation of manufacturing or other process improvements including risk management and control of documentation associated with internal processes. Capital equipment justification and implementation. Development of cost effective manufacturing methods Customer interaction including assistance and product evaluation. Managing allocation of resources, assessing annual performance in support of company goals. Maintains and sets expectations, provides resources, audits performance, counsels employees, trains and sets policy and practices to exceed department goals. Leads team to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual performance goals. Ensures operations metrics are well known and tracks daily progress towards achieving objectives and mitigating risks. Works with managers across all functional lines to accomplish organizational objectives. Actively participates in the implementation and sustaining of Lean Manufacturing (ABS) principles and practices. Demonstrates continual focus on improvements and enhancements. Exhibits and promotes behaviors on the plant floor that leads to an engaged work force. Implements company policies such as attendance, overtime, safety, environmental, etc., and directs the application of such policies to the product group's operation. Assesses employee performance and mentors staff.

Skills:

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and vendors.  Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrated Project Management skills Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel spreadsheets, and graphs