This position will lead and accelerate the development of a strong collaborative partnership between Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) and automotive industries. This role will work closely with the HFS Automotive Team, Quality Engineering, and engineered finishes/forming/joining specialists within HFS. This individual will also interface regularly with the HFS Sales & Marketing team to aggressively grow the Howmet Technology Advantage within the fastener product space and commercialize new fastener technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, initiate, implement, and drive to conclusion the development of mechanical fastener concepts and solutions to meet the emerging needs of targeted growth industries.
• Work with technical experts within the organizations customer base to deepen understanding of the fastener/sheet interplay, leading to commercialization of improved and differentiated solutions.
• Build collaborative relationships with the organization's automotive customers, becoming integrated with automotive facing resources to develop robust and sustainable customer relationships.
• Identify and assess new and emerging technologies that present opportunities for, or threats to, Howmet's business interests and execute strategies to positively position Howmet.
• Document Engineering activities with new product design through product launch with respect to current Automotive requirements (IATF 16949).
• Support customers with troubleshooting support through detailed analysis of fastener and installation system problems and with AFS-customer partnerships to develop and deploy corrective actions.
• Complete all backup, filing and data management associated with work activities to ensure the creation and maintenance of a reliable database of key, proprietary information.
• Provide feedback to Operations management on opportunities for manufacturing process improvements that improve safety, produce higher quality, reduce costs, or increase productivity.
• Participate as a key member of cross-functional teams to engage in product design and commercialization and manufacturing process improvement activities in support of business strategy implementation. This position also works closely with our Quality Engineering team.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conduct all work activities in accordance with the Howmet Aerospace Guide to Business Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of bachelor's degree is required, preferred to be in Mechanical, Structural or Materials Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the design and commercialization of high-volume metal product technologies, preferably in the field of automotive or structural fasteners and installation tools.
• Strong familiarity with automotive assembly methods, materials and product forms preferred.
• Previous experience writing and updating FEMAs.
• Knowledge of Automotive requirements a plus (IATF 16949).
• Strong interpersonal/team skills to build positive relationships with people internal/external to the organization.
• Hands on mechanical testing.
• Able to work independently in fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Organizational skills to complete a variety of tasks and assignments in an effective manner.
• Problem-solving skills to arrive at reliable conclusions based on analysis of information.
• Good communication skills to convey a range of information clearly and effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Able to speak, read and write in Standard English, Howmet global business language.
• Skill in the use of CAD software such as Solid Works, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.
• Use of plastic FEA analysis tools such as Deform is a plus.