Business Unit Core Process Owner

Basic Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Ceramic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


* Minimum of 8 years of engineering or manufacturing experience in investment casting, ceramic core manufacturing, advanced ceramics, or related manufacturing processes.


* Experience developing engineering specifications, manufacturing standards, technical procedures, or process documentation.


* Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple manufacturing locations.


* Strong understanding of statistical process control, process capability, root cause analysis, and manufacturing quality systems.


* Excellent technical writing, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.


* Demonstrated ability to influence manufacturing organizations and drive enterprise-wide process standardization without direct authority.


* Willingness to travel 50% to manufacturing facilities and suppliers.


* 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.

ITAR defines U.S.

person as a U.S.

Citizen, U.S.

Permanent Resident (i.e.

"Green Card Holder"), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications


* Experience leading enterprise process control, fixed process, or manufacturing governance programs.


* Experience in aerospace investment casting manufacturing.


* Extensive knowledge of ceramic core materials, binder systems, firing processes, and ceramic processing technologies.


* Experience with ceramic core design, tooling, injection molding, firing, machining, inspection, and finishing operations.


* Experience developing supplier qualification requirements and technical specifications for ceramic manufacturing.


* Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.


* Familiarity with ceramic material characterization, failure analysis, and process capability studies.


* Experience developing executive-level KPI dashboards and process governance reporting.


* Project management experience leading large, cross-functional manufacturing improvement initiatives.

The Howmet Engines Business Unit Core Process Owner may be located at any of the US Howmet Engines Business Unit facilities.

He or she provides enterprise leadership for ceramic core manufacturing and core utilization across Howmet Engine Products.

This role serves as the Business Unit Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for ceramic core manufacturing processes, process control, and fixed process adherence, ensuring consistent execution across internal core manufacturing facilities and external suppliers.

Essential Functions


* Serve as ...