Sr. Engineering Manager
Responsibilities
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in our Fullerton, CA location.
Lead and develop the engineering organization, including engineering managers and technical staff, ensuring strong technical capability, accountability, and professional growth.
Drive a customer-focused engineering culture that aligns manufacturing capabilities with internal and external customer expectations.
Provide strategic leadership for engineering initiatives supporting safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational excellence objectives.
Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, and other cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance and support production goals.
Lead engineering problem-solving efforts using structured methodologies such as root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing tools, and Design of Experiments (DOE).
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, equipment reliability, manufacturing capability, and cost efficiency.
Oversee capital planning, justification, and execution to support capacity expansion, process improvements, and modernization of manufacturing technologies.
Manage and prioritize engineering projects, ensuring alignment with site objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.
Integrate new manufacturing technologies and capital equipment to support operational performance and long-term strategic growth.
Oversees and manages the planning, purchasing and execution of the capital expenditures process.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational discipline to support an incident-free workplace.
Mentor and develop engineering managers and engineers to strengthen leadership capability, technical expertise, and problem-solving mindset.
Ensure engineering processes support customer requirements, regulatory standards, and aerospace industry specifications.
Communicate effectively with senior leadership and key stakeholders regarding engineering performance, project status, and strategic initiatives.
Skills/Knowledge
Strong leadership capability with demonstrated experience mentoring and developing engineering leaders and technical teams.
Advanced problem-solving skills using structured methodologies.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives that drive operational improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate business objectives into engineering execution.
Strong communication and influence skills to effectively engage with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement initiatives that generate measurable operational results.
Strong project management capability with experience managing capital projects and engineering initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, and aerospace manufacturing specifications.
Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes such as stamping, heading, machining, grinding, heat treatment, coatings, and secondary operations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 8-10 years of engineering experience, including progressive leadership responsibility in manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and driving operational improvements in manufacturing.
About Us
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.
About The Team
Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we're the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.