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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.
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General Summary:
Owns the strategic direction and overall business performance of assigned aerospace product lines, including market strategy, pricing, portfolio management, and profitability. Leads and develops a team of product management professionals while driving cross-functional initiatives to expand market share, increase revenue and strengthen profitability across manufacturing sites. Partners with sales, engineering, operations and supply chain leadership to align product strategy with customer demand, manufacturing capabilities and long-term business objectives across global aerospace platforms and customer programs. Provides market intelligence, competitive analysis and product roadmap leadership to support sustainable growth and strengthen the company’s competitive position within aerospace and adjacent markets.
Responsibilities:
Leads and develops a team of product management professionals responsible for the commercial performance and strategic direction of assigned aerospace product families
Develops and executes product strategies, including portfolio positioning, value-based pricing frameworks and commercialization plans to drive revenue growth and long-term profitability
Analyzes product line financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and product mix; recommends actions to improve commercial performance and long-term portfolio health
Partners with engineering, operations, finance, and sales leadership to ensure alignment between product strategy, manufacturing capabilities and customer requirements across global aerospace platforms and customer programs
Coordinates with manufacturing sites to ensure product strategies align with operational capabilities, capacity planning and long-term production requirements
Identifies and evaluates accretive product opportunities through market analysis, competitive intelligence and customer engagement; prepares business cases and strategic proposals for management review
Leads the cross-functional development and launch of new products, including evaluation of technical feasibility, cost structures, market demand and long-term profitability potential
Establishes pricing strategies and policies for assigned product lines, ensuring alignment with value delivered, competitive dynamics and business profitability objectives
Develops and maintains structured pricing frameworks, including automated price lists, pricing governance processes and pricing analytics to support consistent value-based pricing across product families
Monitors product performance across the lifecycle, identifying opportunities to improve revenue, profitability, operational efficiency and customer value
Maintains close engagement with key aerospace customers and outside sales teams to monitor market trends, program developments and evolving customer requirements
Facilitates site-level revenue planning and develops market outlooks in conjunction with the commercial organization to support business planning and capacity planning across product lines
Provides strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding product portfolio investment, market expansion opportunities and long-term growth initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, economics, supply chain, and/or related discipline roles, preferably within aerospace or industrial manufacturing
Minimum 2 years of leading a team with direct reports
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 is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (MBA or related) preferred
Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing environments, including production processes, cost structures, and capacity planning considerations
Experience developing and implementing value-based pricing strategies, structured price lists, and pricing governance frameworks across product portfolios
Demonstrated ability to evaluate market opportunities and competitive positioning, supporting business cases and strategic proposals for new products or portfolio investments
Experience supporting annual revenue planning, market size projection, and product portfolio investment decisions
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and sales to align product strategies with manufacturing capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into actionable commercial insights
Experience managing product lifecycles, including new product introductions, portfolio optimization, and long-term profitability evaluations
Ability to effectively communicate complex business and technical concepts to customers, internal stakeholders, and senior leadership
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools, including pivot tables, pivot charts and price modeling
Ability to query, extract, and analyze data from enterprise databases and reporting systems using SQL to support pricing analysis, product performance evaluation, and commercial decision-making.
Experience working with ERP systems, data warehouses, or business intelligence tools to develop pricing models, product performance dashboards, and commercial analytics
Exercises sound business judgement independently while applying strategic thinking to complex commercial decisions
Applies in-depth business, technical, and analytical skills to identify gaps and drive business results – serves as expert in a selected discipline
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to work on site in Torrance, California. This role is Hybrid with remote work available on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Must be able to travel up to 10% locally
Salary Range:
The base pay range for this position in California, $170,000 - $210,000/year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and defense industries.