Full-Time
Manufacturing Engineering Leader
Howmet Aerospace
1,001-5,000 employees
Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Muskegon, MI, USA
In Person
On-site in Whitehall, Michigan.
Bachelor's
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- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering
- Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience
- 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.
- Plan meetings, assign tasks, manage staffing, conduct performance reviews, and coach employees in manufacturing engineering discipline.
- Introduce new hires to EHS rules, company policies, and business initiatives to foster a safe, productive culture.
- Maintain adherence to all relevant regulations and internal standards
- Analyze production flow and identify bottlenecks, congestion points, and excessive queueing
- Improve throughput while balancing labor, equipment utilization, inventory, and lead time
- Design production systems that minimize variability and improve flow stability
- Optimize line balancing and workstation design
- Monitor utilization levels and identify where excessive loading creates instability
- Develop buffering strategies for inventory, staffing, and machine capacity
- Reduce operational variability caused by downtime, scheduling volatility, changeovers, quality losses, and material shortages
- Support preventive maintenance and reliability initiatives
- Partner with planning teams to improve schedule realism and execution
- Reduce WIP and manufacturing lead times through pull systems, batch reduction, and improved sequencing
- Evaluate tradeoffs between responsiveness, inventory, and capacity
- Use operational data to model cycle times, queue behavior, throughput, and capacity
- Develop KPIs focused on system performance: Throughput; On-time delivery; WIP inventory; Flow time; OEE; Schedule attainment
- Conduct simulation or what-if analysis for process changes
- Lead Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen initiatives grounded in system-level thinking
- Facilitate root cause analysis for chronic operational instability
- Implement standard work and visual management systems
- Drive digital manufacturing initiatives
- BS in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing
- Theory of Constraints
- Queueing concepts
- Statistical process variation
- Capacity analysis
- Production scheduling
- Experience with ERP/MES systems
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Ability to translate operational data into practical floor-level improvements
- Thinks in terms of systems rather than isolated departments
- Comfortable balancing competing operational priorities
- Uses data but understands human and organizational realities
- Focuses on sustainable flow instead of short-term utilization metrics
- Can communicate complex operational tradeoffs to leadership and frontline teams
Howmet Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced engineered parts for aerospace and transportation, including jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. These parts are precision-engineered from specialized materials to enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and durable, mission-critical performance. It differentiates itself by offering a broad range of engineered solutions across engines, airframes, and wheels with patent-backed technologies that support weight reduction and efficiency. Its goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient transport by delivering reliable, high-performance components that lower emissions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1888
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 revenue rose 19% to $2.31 billion, with EPS up 42%.
- Management raised 2026 guidance to $9.575-$9.725 billion revenue and $4.88-$5.00 EPS.
- CAM and Brunner add fastener capacity, while defense aerospace grew 21% in 2025.
What critics are saying
- Howmet issued $1.2 billion of notes on February 17, 2026 to fund the CAM deal.
- The NLRB open charge 08-CA-381672 alleges discipline, discharge, and retaliation in Cleveland.
- If CAM integration slips, interest expense and execution risk can erase 2027 accretion.
What makes Howmet Aerospace unique
- Howmet's titanium, fastening, and engine parts sit inside every major Airbus and Boeing narrowbody.
- The company owns roughly 1,150 patents, protecting lighter, fuel-efficient, mission-critical aerospace hardware.
- Fastening Systems and Engine Products give Howmet recurring aftermarket demand and defense-qualified switching costs.
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Gina Govojdean named 2026 ATHENA Award recipient. May 15, 2026 The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and The Vindicator are proud to announce Gina Govojdean, vice president of sales and supply at Howmet Aerospace, as the recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Award. She was honored at a celebratory dinner tonight at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield, where 30 outstanding women were recognized for their leadership, community service and dedication to mentoring other women. Govojdean of Austintown joined Howmet Aerospace, then Alcoa Inc., in 2012 after earning a bachelor's degree in business administration from Duquesne University. She advanced through procurement, operations and global leadership roles, becoming one of the youngest procurement leaders at Howmet in 2018 and the only female plant manager in Howmet's engineered structures business in 2022. She later became the first woman to lead Howmet Aerospace's Niles Operations, a 600-employee, unionized facility producing advanced titanium products for global aerospace and defense markets. In 2024, Govojdean became one of the youngest female executives in the company when she was named vice president of procurement, responsible for a spend portfolio supporting a $1 billion revenue business. In 2025, she moved into her current role as vice president of sales and supply, leading a global commercial organization focused on market growth and managing a $500 million sales portfolio. Her leadership has earned several honors. Govojdean was named one of the Institute for Supply Management's 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars and received the Thomas NextGen for Industry award in 2020. In 2025, she was honored with a Women MAKE Award by The Manufacturing Institute. She also received Duquesne University's Young Alumna Achievement Award in 2025. Govojdean's commitment to supporting young women considering careers in manufacturing and STEM fields extends beyond her workplace. In partnership with the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh, she helped secure grant funding for the organization's STEM Impact initiative, which equips instructors with curriculum, materials and training to deliver STEM education in after-school settings. Within Howmet Aerospace, Govojdean serves as the companywide lead for the Inter-Gen Network, an employee resource group focused on developing future leaders and strengthening connections across its multigenerational workforce. She also regularly engages with students and early-career professionals through STEM conferences, panel discussions and industry forums focused on advancing women in manufacturing. Her commitment to mentorship extends beyond the workplace. Govojdean serves as a volunteer field director for the Horatio Alger Association, where she promotes scholarship opportunities for students who have overcome significant adversity. She also supports community efforts through volunteer work, including organizing coat drives, leading book drives for the United Way and reading to elementary school students. "Gina Govojdean has excelled in roles where women have historically been underrepresented while opening doors for others," said Kim Calvert, executive vice president of Membership, Events and MarComm for the Regional Chamber. "From leading Howmet's Niles Operations plant to serving as a global executive, she has delivered results while advancing mentorship, STEM opportunities and community service - all hallmarks of the ATHENA Award." "The Vindicator is proud to continue our partnership on the ATHENA Awards along with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. The Vindicator would like to commend the 2026 ATHENA recipient and all of the nominees for their accomplishments and for inspiring young women in the Valley to strive for more for themselves and their communities," said Angela M. Kellar, advertising director for The Vindicator and Tribune Chronicle newspapers. Scholarships also were presented during the program to three exceptional local students. The recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Scholarship was Alexis Garcia, who will be a senior nursing student at Youngstown State University. Recipients of the 2026 Anthem Scholarships were Beni Tamang, who will be a sophomore at YSU, and Adriana Habeger, who will be a junior nursing student at YSU. Now in its 33rd year, the Regional Chamber's ATHENA Award Program is among the largest of its kind in the United States. Since its inception, more than 1,000 women have been honored for professional excellence, community service and dedication to empowering other women.
Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) has agreed to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing Defense Group. The deal expands Howmet Aerospace's presence in defense components during a period of heightened global security tensions. The acquisition aims to broaden the company's defense product portfolio as governments maintain focus on military readiness. For investors watching NYSE:HWM at a share price of $256.43, this move comes after a period of strong stock returns, including 21.1% year to date...
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