Manufacturing Manager
Howmet Aerospace · Hampton, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management manufacturing role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Hampton, VA.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, OEE, Casting
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $85k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Virginia.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $79k–$110k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 47%
- New product launch 41%
- ✓ Lean 32%
- Automation 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Howmet Aerospace
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Hampton
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensure the safety of all employees by promoting a clean and safe work environment.
- ◆Improve manufacturing planning, execution, and shop floor discipline.
- ◆Accountable for operations quality metrics (executional scrap, second time yield, etc.)
- ◆Provide leadership for lean manufacturing initiatives.
- ◆Provide leadership to identify and remove non value added waste.
- ◆Improve product flow and/or implement method improvements to reduce labor content.
- ◆Develop and train for the professional and personal growth of team leaders, cell facilitators, supervisors and other manufacturing support personnel.
- ◆Address any safety issues or non-compliances immediately.
- ◆Promote Injury Free Event (IFE) reporting and Human Performance initiatives
- ◆Effectively manage applicable department budgets.
- ◆Maintain good relations and communication with customers.
- ◆Collaborate with plant manager to develop and communicate strategic plans, team goals and objectives that align with business objectives.
- ◆Contribute to other location specific and corporate teams.
- ◆Conduct capacity analysis to drive standard work and ensure accuracy of standards.
- ◆Drive cost reductions to improve profitability while maintaining excellent delivery performance.
- ◆Use lean manufacturing tools to reduce WIP and cycle time.
- ◆Communicate all relevant information to Staff, customers and management.
- ◆Understand constraint management, OEE and apply techniques that exploit constraints to improve OEE.
- ◆Consults with engineering personnel relative to modifications to the process in order to improve production and quality of the products.
- ◆Be willing to travel on work related business
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
- ✓Minimum of 8 years in manufacturing, and 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
- ✓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 employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from an accredited institution is preferred, Master's degree highly desired.
- ✓Experience in aerospace or investment casting industry a plus.
- ✓Strong leadership skills that create an engaged employee environment.
- ✓Able to drive improvement through the implementation of the lean manufacturing principles, total quality practices, six sigma.
- ✓A strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
- ✓Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.
- ✓Strong financial literacy.
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Howmet Engine Products, a division Howmet Aerospace, seeks a motivated and experienced leader to join our team! The Manufacturing Manager , located in Hampton, Virginia , will provide day to day leadership and direction to manufacturing shop floor teams while promoting manufacturing excellence and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Manufacturing Manager will also provide leadership in continuous improvement of plant performance measurements (quality, productivity, cycle time, delivery and cash flow).
This position can be located at one of the following: Hampton IGT
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Our Story
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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com