Process Control Leader: Aerospace Manufacturing Excellence

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Process Control Engineering Leader for Plant 3 in Whitehall, MI. The role leads a team of Process Owners to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure AS9100/NADCAP compliance, and drive data-driven improvements in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities include setting KPIs, implementing SPC, supporting capex projects, and advancing Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce scrap and cost while improving first-pass quality across aerospace processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in manufacturing.
• 1+ year in leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Process Owners for manufacturing processes.
• Define goals, KPIs, and process improvements.
• Implement SPC and data-driven improvements to reduce scrap and defects.
• Support capex projects and Lean Six Sigma initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing experience

Process ownership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical/Aerospace/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

Data analytics

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Process Control Engineering Leader for Plant 3 in Whitehall, MI. The role leads a team of Process Owners to optimize manufacturing processes, ensure AS9100/NADCAP compliance, and drive data-driven improvements in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities include setting KPIs, implementing SPC, supporting capex projects, and advancing Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce scrap and cost while improving first-pass quality across aerospace processes.