Engineering Leader - NPIHowmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI, US

Engineering Leader - NPI

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI, US

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Based in Whitehall, Michigan, within Whitehall Casting Operations , the Engineering Leader will be responsible for managing and providing technical leadership of the NPI Engineering team, supervising salaried employees, and managing all engineering services. This role provides technical assistance to assigned engineers to meet or exceed quality, cycle time, profitability and customer requirements; coordinates the transition of technologies into production; facilitates process standardization; drives continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems; and establishes and maintains excellent customer relationships.

Primary responsibilities include leading the NPI initiative to ensure product development aligns with timelines, budget, and standards; collaborating with customers to advance technical capabilities and deliver benefits to design; working with cross-functional groups to improve capabilities and reduce manufacturing costs; liaising between tooling suppliers, core suppliers and casting houses on NPI projects; supporting the Program Management team; ensuring quotes reflect accurate cost estimations for material, scrap and labor; performing run-at-rate analyses and evaluating technology and capital needs; reporting NPI status to Plant Manager and BU leaders; managing monthly revenue targets for NPI programs; driving yield / cost improvements, product enhancements and problem solving; coordinating scrap reduction with engineering staff.

Other key activities include establishing professional relationships with Engineering Managers and teams at each casting facility, fostering engagement and development of staff, and coordinating training and talent growth with production engineering managers.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the New Product Introduction (NPI) initiative ensuring product development in accordance with overall project timelines, budget, and quoted standards
Participate with customers to advance technical capabilities while delivering added benefits to the customers' design
Work with other groups to advance technical capabilities and reduce cost of manufacturing processes
Function as a liaison between tooling suppliers, core suppliers and casting houses on NPI projects
Collaborate with the Program Management team for project support
Ensure outgoing quotes are based on accurate cost estimations for material, scrap and labor
Direct and participate in run-at-rate analysis of future products and capital requests
Report status of NPI program to Plant Manager and BU leaders
Manage monthly revenue targets for NPI programs
Lead yield / cost improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities
Coordinate manufacturing and scrap reduction initiatives with engineering staff
Establish professional relationships with Engineering Managers and teams at each casting facility
Promote engineering team communication regarding product status and issues
Foster engagement and development of Engineering Staff
Manage training development strategies for the Engineering Staff
Align technical leaders with engineers to grow technical talent

Job Roles

Accountability and follow-through—understands interdependence of roles and takes ownership of outcomes

Rigor—focus on repeatable processes at scale with attention to detail

Tactical agility—proactive improvements while managing production pressures

Practical and adaptive thinking—solve within existing frameworks and adapt to changes

Versatile leadership—deploys resources strategically and collaborates with the team

Possibility thinking—embraces change including automation and data-driven improvements

Relationship-oriented—builds cross-functional collaboration and best practices

Prioritization—aligns work with business and strategic goals and communicates rationale

Communication—articulates priorities and adapts approach to stakeholders

Coach / Mentor / Manager—develops associates and promotes growth

Resource and expertise deployment—directs expertise and enables success

Customer coordination—responds to customer inquiries

Influence without direct authority—aligns peers and stakeholders to achieve objectives

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

BS in Material Science, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Manufacturing Engineering

7+ years of experience in engineering, including experience in new product launches

5+ years of supervisory or management experience

Self-driven - ability to organize people and activities to get things done

Interpersonal savvy and communication skills (written and verbal)

Organizational skills and attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite, Project)

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Good knowledge of financial data

Competent working knowledge of investment casting processes, customer specifications, and quality systems

Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional product teams

About Us

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 $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products support fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success. To learn more, review the ESG report at www.howmet.com / esg-report.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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 legally protected characteristics.

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Engineering Leader • Whitehall, MI, US