Full-Time

Engineering Project Director STiAl

Deadline 4/17/26
Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

No salary listed

Paderborn, Germany

In Person

Up to 50% travel (domestic/international).

Category
Process Engineering
Required Skills
Six Sigma
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in metals manufacturing with some level of plant operational management.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in the manufacture of Titanium / Aluminum parts
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50%, both domestic and international
  • Six Sigma Black Belt
  • Project Management experience of large scale capex projects
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead a team of multinational technical leaders.
  • Ability to work closely and communicate effectively with all levels of the Howmet organization.
  • Strong analytical and problem resolution skills in support of business planning, strategy development/deployment, relationship management and conflict resolution.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
  • 5 years Investment Casting experience
  • Multi Lingual.
  • Fluent in English
  • Must hold the correct right to work documentation
Responsibilities
  • Share knowledge of all aspects of the Investment Casting process and the major customer specifications required on the parts produced.
  • Through a dotted line reporting structure, work with the Engineering and Opex Managers at the various STiAl Casting facilities, serving as a technical expert
  • Build credibility with key resources both internally and externally with our global customer base.
  • Partner with the Corporate Sales / Marketing team to establish / prioritize target customers, programs, and parts through technology-based value propositions.
  • Drive and influence change where needed to support execution of overall STiAl segment strategy.
  • Through a dotted line reporting structure, work with the Engineering Managers at the StiAl Casting facilities to:- Develop processes needed to produce the complexparts at the required quality and lowest cost possible.
  • Identify and assist in implementing the best technology and world class manufacturing practices among the STiAl locations.
  • Act as the Technical Expert for the STiAl plants as required for customer interactions.
  • Partner with Plant Leadership to outline succession plans for the various Plant Engineering organizations within the STiAl Segment
  • Casting Development & Technology Leadership responsibility for STiAl Castings
  • Develop produce line specific standardized processes across locations to ensure rapid and robust process supporting work transfer leveraging the STiAl global footprint
Desired Qualifications
  • Multi Lingual

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

  • $1.8 billion Consolidated Aerospace acquisition on December 22, 2025, expands defense portfolio.
  • Q1 2026 earnings beat on May 7 drove 10.8% stock surge amid aerospace demand.
  • Proposed $1.5 trillion 2027 US defense budget boosts fasteners and components demand.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of $1.8 billion Consolidated Aerospace fails, diluting margins within 12 months.
  • Lockheed Martin vertically integrates, eroding Howmet's defense fasteners share by 2028.
  • Boeing and Airbus delays crush commercial revenue post-2026 $9 billion guidance.

What makes Howmet Aerospace unique

  • Howmet specializes in jet engine components, fastening systems, and airframe structures.
  • 1,200 patents enable lighter, fuel-efficient aerospace and truck solutions.
  • Acquired Brunner Manufacturing on February 13, 2026, for large fasteners expertise.

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