Continuous Improvement Engineer – Leadership Development Program - Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2022 approximated $5.7 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company's May 2022 Technology Day.

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Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com Basic Qualifications

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:

• BS degree in Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Business acumen and leadership ability
• Flexibility to travel 25% to 50%
• Education/Suggested Majors: Open (Masters in Engr or Business preferred)
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States - this position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:

• Prior experience in Manufacturing Environment
• MS in Engineering or MBA

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:

• BS degree in Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Business acumen and leadership ability
• Flexibility to travel 25% to 50%
• Education/Suggested Majors: Open (Masters in Engr or Business preferred)
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States - this position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:

• Prior experience in Manufacturing Environment
• MS in Engineering or MBA

HSS needs to improve customer service while improving profitability and free cash flow by eliminating waste in all operations. HSS must develop leaders who can engage and lead their teams in utilizing HBS lean manufacturing systems and waste elimination techniques. HSS will develop these leaders in the HSS HBS LFP, increasing leadership bench strength and developing leadership succession planning within our organization.

• Participants develop deep understanding of principles and application of HBS lean system, tools and techniques.
• Participants demonstrate ability to drive sustainable improvement by implementing HBS lean systems through engagement of team in targeted area.
• Participants secure operations leadership position in operations following graduation from HSS HBS LFP
• Participants deliver value through application of lean knowledge and implementation of standard lean systems in leadership roles after graduation.

Program Summary:

• An (18) Month Program consisting of; (6) months of academic learning/coaching/teaching on location with a coach present, (6) months of application "learn by doing" on location without a coach present 100% of the time, and (6) months of practical consulting activity at a consulting engagement under account manager direction.
• Learn and develop a deep understanding of HBS (Howmet Business System), and TPS (Toyota Production System), including:

• Because ongoing training is critical to develop expertise, HSS HBS LF participants will undergo technical training and be required to teach courses at HSS CLE COE (Center of Excellence). The Lend Forward will be required to teach some of the following classes (determined by development plan, business needs, and opportunity):

• This program is conducted over several months with multiple experiences to tie the learning's together. This program creates a "learn by doing" environment.

• Each participant will have a Sponsor (linked to targeted post-program position)
• Reporting and Accountability
• Weekly Reporting - LF will report weekly progress and following week plan on standard format to LF coach and Sponsor.
• Monthly Reporting - LF will create a Statement of Work (SoW) for assigned projects and report monthly progress against the SoW to LFP Coach, Sponsor, Project Lead, Plant Lead, Ops Director, Ops VP.
• Gate Review in standard format at program milestones (6-month, 12-month, 18-month, 24-month). LF presents to LFP Coach, Sponsor, Peers, Ops Directors, Ops VP.

Basic Qualifications

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:

• BS degree in Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Business acumen and leadership ability
• Flexibility to travel 25% to 50%
• Education/Suggested Majors: Open (Masters in Engr or Business preferred)
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States - this position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:

• Prior experience in Manufacturing Environment
• MS in Engineering or MBA

• Line Leadership Role (examples: Plant Manager, Production Manager/Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor)
• OPEX/HBS/CI Leadership Role (example: Sr CI Engineer, HBS Manager)

This position involves moderate exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. While not regularly exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full PPE to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.

This position requires minimal physical activity, such as walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time, as well as engaging in all motions necessary to perform 5S duties.

This position also requires the willingness to travel domestically for training and benchmarking purposes, as well as maintain a flexible work schedule.HSS HBS Lend Forward Program Overview:

HSS needs to improve customer service while improving profitability and free cash flow by eliminating waste in all operations. HSS must develop leaders who can engage and lead their teams in utilizing HBS lean manufacturing systems and waste elimination techniques. HSS will develop these leaders in the HSS HBS LFP, increasing leadership bench strength and developing leadership succession planning within our organization.

• Participants develop deep understanding of principles and application of HBS lean system, tools and techniques.
• Participants demonstrate ability to drive sustainable improvement by implementing HBS lean systems through engagement of team in targeted area.
• Participants secure operations leadership position in operations following graduation from HSS HBS LFP
• Participants deliver value through application of lean knowledge and implementation of standard lean systems in leadership roles after graduation.

Program Summary:

• An (18) Month Program consisting of; (6) months of academic learning/coaching/teaching on location with a coach present, (6) months of application "learn by doing" on location without a coach present 100% of the time, and (6) months of practical consulting activity at a consulting engagement under account manager direction.
• Learn and develop a deep understanding of HBS (Howmet Business System), and TPS (Toyota Production System), including:

• Because ongoing training is critical to develop expertise, HSS HBS LF participants will undergo technical training and be required to teach courses at HSS CLE COE (Center of Excellence). The Lend Forward will be required to teach some of the following classes (determined by development plan, business needs, and opportunity):

• This program is conducted over several months with multiple experiences to tie the learning's together. This program creates a "learn by doing" environment.

• Each participant will have a Sponsor (linked to targeted post-program position)
• Reporting and Accountability
• Weekly Reporting - LF will report weekly progress and following week plan on standard format to LF coach and Sponsor.
• Monthly Reporting - LF will create a Statement of Work (SoW) for assigned projects and report monthly progress against the SoW to LFP Coach, Sponsor, Project Lead, Plant Lead, Ops Director, Ops VP.
• Gate Review in standard format at program milestones (6-month, 12-month, 18-month, 24-month). LF presents to LFP Coach, Sponsor, Peers, Ops Directors, Ops VP.

Basic Qualifications

For this position to be successful, the incumbent should have:

• BS degree in Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/etc.) from an accredited institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Business acumen and leadership ability
• Flexibility to travel 25% to 50%
• Education/Suggested Majors: Open (Masters in Engr or Business preferred)
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States - this position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

For this position to be successful, preference is given to candidates with:

• Prior experience in Manufacturing Environment
• MS in Engineering or MBA

• Line Leadership Role (examples: Plant Manager, Production Manager/Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor)
• OPEX/HBS/CI Leadership Role (example: Sr CI Engineer, HBS Manager)

This position involves moderate exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. While not regularly exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full PPE to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.

This position requires minimal physical activity, such as walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time, as well as engaging in all motions necessary to perform 5S duties.

This position also requires the willingness to travel domestically for training and benchmarking purposes, as well as maintain a flexible work schedule.