Program Manager NPI

Howmet Aerospace • Wichita Falls, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Manager NPI position, located at the Howmet Wichita Falls facility, works in a close cross-functional team environment. The Program Manager for NPI is responsible for managing and providing technical leadership of the NPI Engineering team. Responsibilities involve supervising salaried employees, managing all engineering services; providing technical assistance to assigned engineers to meet or exceed quality, cycle time, profitability and customer requirements; coordinating the transition of technologies into production; facilitating process standardization; driving continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and systems; establishing and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Engineering or IT or a related technical field
• 5 Years’ experience in Engineering or New Product Introduction, New Product Development programs including working directly with the customer
• Working knowledge of the investment casting business
• Investment casting experience in Howmet or competitor manufacturing facilities qualifying new programs.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Program management experience is desired but not required
• an engineering/technical background, to have a good understanding of the investment casting process.
• To understand part flow, lead times, issues and support problem solving etc.
• Self-confidence balanced with tact to challenge function leaders to keep their commitments.
• Candidate must be self-driven with an acute sense of urgency.

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 our customers to advance our technical capabilities while delivering added benefits to the customers’ design
• Work in conjunction with other groups to advance our technical capabilities and reduce cost of manufacturing processes
• Function as a liaison between tooling supplies, core supplier and casting house on NPI projects
• Collaborate and provide project support to the Program Management team
• Work in conjunction with NPI leadership and plant sales to ensure that outgoing quotes are based on accurate cost estimations for material, scrap and labor
• Direct and participate in run at rate analysis of future products, technology advancements needed and capital requests and implementation
• Report status of NPI program to Plant Manager and BU leaders
• Manage monthly revenue targets for NPI programs
• Direct and participate in the conception, evaluation and implementation of yield/cost improvement, product improvement and production problem solving activities
• Coordinate manufacturing and scrap reduction initiatives with the HRC and Corporate Engineering technical staff
• Establish professional working relations with Engineering Managers and Engineering Team at each casting facility and promote engineering team communication regarding product status and issues
• Responsible for creating an environment of engagement and fostering development of Engineering Staff
• Manage training development strategies for the Engineering Staff
• Work in conjunction with the production engineering managers to align technical leaders with engineers to grow technical talent

Benefits

• 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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.
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• Equal Opportunity Employer: Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• 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 applicable legally protected characteristics.
• If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]

What This Job Offers

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