Automation Manger

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks, and forgings. We excel in vacuum-melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings, and hot isostatic pressing for high-performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical, and other high-technology industrial markets.

Anticipated Pay Range: $115K -130K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.

Job Summary:

Work in conjunction with management of various levels to propose, develop, and implement new and machine building technology for production equipment of aerospace fasteners

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Howmet Fastening Systems business owners to align technological solutions with manufacturing challenges such as safety, process control, or productivity.
• Develop and promote a strategy of continuous improvement based on technological solutions including custom automation, smart manufacturing or artificial intelligence.
• Manage safety, schedule, cost, and performance of projects using internal and external resources
• Identify, propose and implement automation solutions including use of cobots, robots and fixed automation to significantly reduce labor and safety incidents.
• Identify, propose and implement process control improvements such as recipe-based setup, poke-yoke, smart manufacturing systems to reduce downtime and scrap.
• Identify, propose and implement next level technology especially in the areas of net shape forming and machining to reduce cost.
• Manage a team of design engineers and development tool and die makers to adapt or produce production equipment for custom applications.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5- 7+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the metal forming or components industry
• Experience in automation and or fabrication
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Syteline Manufacturing software, Microsoft excel, word, power point, and other computer related activities proficiently.
• This position requires a tool and die or machine building experience. This position requires a minimum of completion journeyman tool and die apprenticeship.
• Experience in aerospace or fastener manufacturing
• Experience mechanical and/or electrical knowledge

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 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 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.