Howmet Aerospace currently seeks an experienced Technical Account Manager in our Engines Business Unit (BU), focusing on our structural castings product!

The ideal candidate for this role will have a technical/engineering background in addition to an interest in the commercial aspect of the Howmet Engines BU, which includes account management and relationship building. In coordination with manufacturing operations, this role will cover all Howmet Engines capabilities, but with a particular focus on structural casting product. Position will be based out of Cincinnati, OH

Key responsibilities

• Develop strong, trusting and collaborative relationships with key customer contacts

• Understand the customer’s organization, products and markets including related priorities, issues and opportunities to best position Howmet to serve customer needs

• Identify and prioritize customer business growth opportunities, leveraging key Howmet products and technical capabilities

• Manage, support and coordinate customer and internal processes, including but not limited to:

• RFQ coordination with Howmet sites including

• Alignment of Howmet capabilities with specific customer needs

• Business review preparation/oversight including detailed financial analysis, internal presentation, quote preparation, submittal and customer follow up

• Open items tracking/resolution with Howmet sites to satisfy customer requirements and provide effective dispute mediation

• Customer scorecard analysis including quality and delivery performance correlation and communication

• Oversee concurrent engineering, joint customer cost reduction activity coordination

• Customer contract/terms and conditions maintenance and development including price and portfolio management, alloy elemental management activities, economic indices tracking and other key business items

• Strong, collaborative and analytical approach supporting the annual Budget/Long Range Plan process with our sites and the customer

• Customer meeting coordination and related preparation assistance with Howmet sites

• Customer on time pay performance monitoring with assistance provided as required in coordination with Howmet sites and Credit organization

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or Engineering discipline is required

• Minimum of 7 years technical experience in manufacturing is required.

• 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.

• This position entails access to export-controlled items and an employment offer is conditioned upon your ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) or more years sales/customer relationship building experience

• Aerospace structural castings market knowledge or experience highly desired

• Experience within the Aerospace Industry, investment castings, coatings or in the machining of metal components preferred

• Proven customer relationship abilities and account management aptitude is desired

• Exceptional written/oral communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects and interact with all organization levels

• Understanding of terms and conditions documents and commercial agreements

• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skills

  About Howmet Aerospace

  Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

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