Maintenance & Facilities Engineering Manager - IGT

Howmet Aerospace•Dives sur Mer, VA

About The Position

The Maintenance & Facilities Engineering Manager leads the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments and manages the plant’s physical infrastructure and manufacturing equipment. The role applies Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other continuous-improvement methods to support safe, reliable, and efficient production. Responsibilities include the design, installation, operation, maintenance, modification, construction, safety, and protection of facilities and equipment used to manufacture technologically sophisticated products. The manager prioritizes emergent needs alongside planned work, uses data to guide decisions, coordinates interventions across teams and facilities, and communicates plans and disruptions to stakeholders. The role oversees contractors, internal resources, budgets, capital and major-expense matters, and the development and performance of department employees. The position also contributes to cross-functional improvements in safety, delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction. The anticipated salary range is $100,000–$130,000 per year. Pay within the range depends on factors such as experience, education, and certifications. This position is subject to ITAR U.S.-person requirements; employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available. Flexible hours, including nights and weekends, may occasionally be required with little advance notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 5 years of related maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
At least 3 years of management experience in a manufacturing plant.
Must meet ITAR U.S.-person requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present organized information to managers, customers, and colleagues.
Ability to supervise and manage others effectively.
Hands-on approach; self-starter who demonstrates initiative, responsibility, and flexibility.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CMMS systems, and report writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

Lead by example in making safety a way of life.
Lead and manage the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering departments.
Drive asset utilization, shorten cycles, minimize downtime, and keep equipment running.
Use the eight pillars of TPM and other Lean initiatives to minimize unplanned equipment downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
Ensure Facilities Engineering metrics are understood and track progress toward department objectives.
Establish project goals and lead the group effort to complete projects successfully.
Manage the maintenance and repair budget.
Contribute to cross-functional continuous-improvement initiatives involving safety, on-time delivery, production efficiency, and scrap reduction.
Develop department employees through teaching, coaching, high standards, and accountability.
Promote an engaged and energized workforce on the plant floor.
Advise, assist with, and review matters involving capital and major expenses.
Review and edit requests for assets (RFA), and author facility-related requests.
Manage ASAT audits and improvements.
Represent Howmet at community planning boards.
Help manage parts and expedite parts as needed.
Troubleshoot equipment with a sense of urgency.
Review preventive maintenance (PM) work and equipment-down issues with the team daily.
Assess and prioritize emergent needs alongside planned interventions, using data to justify priorities and manage expectations.
Create timelines and procedures for planned interventions, standardize approaches where applicable, and develop contingency strategies.
Communicate and coordinate with enterprise stakeholders, floor-level associates, staff leaders, contractors, and other contributors to minimize disruption and ensure reporting.
Hire, manage, and evaluate outside contractors; assign internal resources based on their capabilities and maintain a service- and safety-focused culture.
Develop talent, mentor employees, and contribute to talent development strategy.
Use observations, data, and root-cause findings to advise and support continuous improvement.
Create and manage collaborative timelines, hold contributors accountable to deadlines, and communicate adjustments when disruptions occur.