Aerospace CI & Capital Projects Leader

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

401(k) including matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Torrance, CA, seeks a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement, Capital Projects and Infrastructure, to lead capital investments and the NA Aero CIP.

You will drive ROI-driven capital projects, manage real estate and footprint strategies, and coordinate across operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and EHS. The role demands strategic thinking and hands-on execution to deliver $20m+ annual productivity improvements, cost reductions, and asset-value growth while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing CAPEX projects in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100, FAA regulations, and defense compliance.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace, fasteners, or precision manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of capital projects across North America, from concept through commissioning, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and vendor performance.
• Provide strong financial and governance oversight for CAPEX initiatives, including cost tracking, forecasting, and ROI alignment with plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in capital investment, identifying opportunities with site leaders to optimize spend, reduce waste, and strengthen asset value.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and EHS to align project objectives with enterprise strategy.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including budgets, schedules, and risk assessments; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead the NA Aero Continuous Improvement Program (CIP), setting annual goals, pipeline development, and delivering productivity and cost-reduction targets.
• Drive CI engagement with plant leadership, provide Lean coaching, and maintain a prioritized portfolio of improvement initiatives.
• Consolidate CI results, report savings to senior leadership, and integrate CI priorities with CAPEX strategies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CI leadership

Multi-site programs

Communication skills

Project governance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Torrance, CA, seeks a Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement, Capital Projects and Infrastructure, to lead capital investments and the NA Aero CIP.

You will drive ROI-driven capital projects, manage real estate and footprint strategies, and coordinate across operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and EHS. The role demands strategic thinking and hands-on execution to deliver $20m+ annual productivity improvements, cost reductions, and asset-value growth while