Leadership Management Trainee

Howmet Aerospace; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is launching a Leadership Development Program (LDP) designed to accelerate readiness for key leadership roles within Howmet Engine Systems. Participants will tackle major operational and business questions through cross-functional projects, with training in Six Sigma Green Belt and other improvement methodologies.

The program emphasizes problem-solving, communication, and people-management skills, with rotations across sites Rochester, NY; Rancho, CA; Fontana, CA, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business Management.
• Must have manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years of business experience.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations and/or business leadership to identify core operational and business issues, priorities, and opportunities.
• Develop new perspectives and hypotheses on operational issues.
• Conduct research to understand trends, conditions, and processes.
• Create insights into HES’ operations and business through fact‑based analysis.
• Synthesize operational and business insights into clear, concise actionable solutions.
• Contribute to ongoing continuous process improvement and methodology development.
• Build lasting relationships and networks across various sites and functions within HES.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business Management

Job description

Program Overview

We are currently seeking highly motivated and energetic team members to join Howmet Engine Systems’ Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP provides developmental opportunities to potential leaders and will accelerate the readiness of participants for key leadership positions within HES. LDP participants will solve HES’ most significant operational and business questions and issues by engaging in cross‑functional transformation projects that create step‑change impact. Example project focus areas include:

• Operations Continuous Improvement
• Growth and Revenue Enhancement
• Forecasting and Planning
• Asset Management and Efficiency (CapEx, Inventory)
• Organization Design
• Capability Building

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations and/or business leadership to identify core operational and business issues, priorities, and opportunities.
• Develop new perspectives and hypotheses on operational issues.
• Conduct research to understand trends, conditions, and processes.
• Create insights into HES’ operations and business through fact‑based analysis.
• Synthesize operational and business insights into clear, concise actionable solutions.
• Contribute to ongoing continuous process improvement and methodology development.
• Build lasting relationships and networks across various sites and functions within HES.

Throughout the program, participants will develop strong problem‑solving, communication, and people‑management skills and will participate in formal training courses.

Continuous Improvement Training

• Practical Problem‑Solving
• Softkill Leadership
• Six Sigma Green Belt training/certification
• Howmet Business Solutions
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Autonomous Maintenance (AM)
• Change‑Over Reduction (SMED)

Hands‑on Continuous Improvement activities include:

• Hoshin Planning & A3 Thinking
• Conduct OEE studies (minimum 3)
• Lean Kaizen events (minimum 5)
• Problem Solving – Scientific Method (minimum 8)
• Develop & Lead a Daily Management Meeting & Leader Standard Work
• Financial/Accounting Metrics

Qualifications

• Participants may need to travel between HES locations: Rochester, NY; Rancho, CA; Fontana, CA.
• Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Business Management.
• Must have manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years of business 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.

Career Path

The LDP is a great starting point or acceleration point for a career in HES. Through projects, participants gain broad exposure to HES’ varied challenges and engage with a range of functional areas. The program is viewed as a talent pool for future leadership positions in HES.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000.00/yr – $105,000.00/yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].