Engineering Manager, Barberton Campus

Howmet Aerospace • Barberton, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Howmet Wheel Systems business unit at the Barberton, Ohio campus. The role leads Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and Research & Development activities in support of operational excellence, product innovation, and strategic business objectives. It includes coaching and developing engineering staff and improving engineering capabilities, manufacturing performance, and operational efficiency.

The manager directs manufacturing process, tooling, and machining development and optimization; leads Lean Manufacturing and Howmet Business System initiatives; and uses analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective actions to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, reliability, and profitability. The position also leads capital investment and automation projects, supports annual capital planning, provides technical troubleshooting and presentations, and promotes engineering best practices across the organization.

The role ensures compliance with safety, environmental, quality, regulatory, and company requirements, including the Howmet Aerospace Code of Conduct. It also manages and reports on fixed asset inventory, including the master asset register, physical counts, and data reconciliation. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid holidays and vacation, parental leave and adoption assistance, insurance options, tuition assistance, professional development, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing-based engineering role.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
• Innovation and engineering experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Experience with capital projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Master’s degree in a technical field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills, including presenting new product concepts to groups and individuals.
• Ability to interact effectively with and gain cooperation from individuals at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, and Research & Development activities in support of operational excellence, product innovation, and strategic business objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development for engineering staff.
• Improve engineering capabilities, manufacturing performance, and operational efficiency.
• Direct development, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes, tooling, and machining operations to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Howmet Business System initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, identify opportunities, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure engineering solutions produce robust product and process designs that maximize manufacturability, dependability, functionality, and operational efficiency.
• Plan, evaluate, and lead capital investment and automation projects from concept through implementation, including technical feasibility, financial justification, and execution.
• Develop manufacturing equipment, tooling, and automation solutions using emerging technologies to improve throughput, reduce cycle times, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in developing and executing the annual capital plan and support long-term strategic manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for complex manufacturing and process issues, using structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, project updates, and business cases to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to institutionalize best practices, standardize engineering processes, and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure engineering and manufacturing activities comply with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements, as well as company policies, procedures, and the Howmet Aerospace Code of Conduct.
• Champion Howmet Business System principles and manufacturing best practices throughout the engineering organization.
• Manage and report on fixed asset inventory, including maintaining the master asset register, conducting physical counts, and reconciling data into actionable reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, including FSA and HSA account options.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and vacation time, subject to eligibility and applicable policies.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans.
• Optional auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance coverage plans.
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager