Howmet Aerospace · 9 hours ago
IS Manager
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expHowmet Aerospace is responsible for leading and coordinating Information Systems operations for assigned manufacturing facilities. The IS Manager oversees the local IT team and ensures the delivery of reliable, secure, and efficient technology services supporting production, engineering, and administrative functions.
AerospaceManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day IT operations for the location(s), ensuring high system availability, minimal production downtime, and effective prioritization of service requests and projects
Supervise, mentor, and develop IS team members, including performance management, training, and workload balancing
Partner with plant and business unit leadership to understand operational priorities and translate them into actionable IS objectives
Oversee the installation, maintenance, and performance of local infrastructure—including servers, networks, end-user devices, process control systems, and communication systems
Ensure that backup, restoration, and disaster recovery procedures are in place, tested, and compliant with company standards
Lead initiatives to modernize and optimize local IT infrastructure, including hardware refresh cycles and security patch management
Ensure compliance with corporate, business unit, and audit requirements, including ITAR and cybersecurity policies
Maintain secure environments by managing access controls, patching, and data protection in alignment with global IS standards
Support and enforce change management, data governance, and IT documentation policies
Plan and execute local IS projects aligned with company strategy and business needs
Coordinate with regional and global IT teams to implement company-wide initiatives
Negotiate and manage vendor relationships for hardware, software, and technical services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness
Support and maintain the process control and automation infrastructure that interfaces with manufacturing systems
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure technology stability in production environments
Serve as the primary IS contact for the facility, facilitating effective communication between business leaders, corporate IT, and external providers
Promote the strategic direction of the organization by aligning local initiatives with broader IT and business goals
Participate in local leadership and staff meetings to align technology priorities with operational objectives
Maintain familiarity with new technology trends and evaluate opportunities for improvement
Comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Institution
5 years of experience in IS
5 years supervisory experience required
Ability to occasionally push, pull or lift up to 40 lbs. for work related reasons
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
Strong management background supporting teams with remote members and organizations
4 years of project management skills managing midrange – large projects
A strong understanding of ERP/MRP environments and the workflow associated
Strong knowledge and technical capabilities in an Infrastructure primarily supporting Microsoft environments, databases and servers
Development background preferred with an understanding of structured programming languages, database management and queries
Understanding for process control environments, robotics, historians and supporting infrastructures
Skilled at prioritizing and handling multiple objectives, projects for self and members of the team
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills that extends to all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to protect confidential information and maintain positive working relationships with diverse employee groups and external customers
Knowledge, skill, and experience in composing, editing, and preparing correspondence, addressing policies and procedures
Company
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace produces jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, and forged wheels for aerospace and defense applications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2016-10-21IPO
Leadership Team
Lola Lin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Jarrod Veal
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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