Business Analyst

Howmet Aerospace
Torrance, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with analytical experience in manufacturing or aerospace who can synthesize complex data and collaborate across departments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of analytical experience in manufacturing or aerospace domains
    — “Minimum 3 years of Analytical experience”
  • Professionals skilled in data modeling and adept at cross-functional collaboration
    — “Interact with Methods, IT, Finance, and Engineering personnel in performing daily duties”
  • Individuals with a background in developing product strategies and pricing models
    — “Develops product pricing. Involved in creation of product strategy development”

Things to consider

  • No visa sponsorship is available, which may restrict eligibility to US citizens or authorized workers
    — “Visa sponsorship is not available for this position”
  • The role requires access to export-controlled items, which may involve additional compliance steps
    — “This position entails access to export-controlled items”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with Excel and SQL in your resume and interview responses
    — “Strong Excel and SQL Skills”
  • Showcase your ability to synthesize complex information and provide actionable insights
    — “Excellent analytical skills: synthesizes complex or diverse information”
  • Emphasize past experience in product strategy development and pricing policy implementation
    — “Supports market development and sales promotion and is responsible for pricing policies”
  • Demonstrate your track record in managing customer relationships and resolving issues effectively
    — “Solid interpersonal and customer service skills - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations”
  • Include examples of how you have driven profitability through pricing or cost control strategies
    — “Strives to increase profitability of product lines through pricing and/or or cost control”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • development of integrated tools and processes
  • monthly reports summarizing market/margin opportunities
Typical background
experience in business analysis

Skills & requirements

Required

Product Market AnalysisPricing And Strategy DevelopmentReport Creation And AnalysisProcess ImprovementProduct PricingProduct Strategy DevelopmentInteraction With Cross-functional Teams

Preferred

LeadershipTechnical Opinions And Estimates

Stack & domain

AnalyticalProblem-solvingData AnalysisPricing And Strategy DevelopmentProduct Market AnalysisProduct PricingProduct Strategy DevelopmentMarket DevelopmentSales PromotionPricing PoliciesSales ForecastingProduction PlanningLiaison Between Customer And ManufacturingCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipAerospace And Industrial FastenersLatchesFluid FittingsInstallation ToolsCommercial Transportation VehiclesWind TurbinesSolar Power SystemsConstruction And Industrial Equipment

About the role

Original posting from Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Business Analyst for our Torrance HQ, California location.

Born from many well-known and long-standing brands, Howmet Fastening Systems, headquartered in Torrance, California, is the premier designer and manufacturer of aerospace and industrial fasteners, latches, fluid fittings and installation tools. Our products are used nose to tail on commercial and military aircraft, as well as on jet engines, industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, wind turbines, solar power systems, and construction and industrial equipment.

Works directly with Product Manager and Pricing Analyst to support product market analysis, pricing and strategy development by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Create, run, and analyze various reports.
  • Establish improvement methods for implementing price curve adjustments to account for changes in material & labor.
  • Develop integrated tools and processes to aid in spot market quoting and LTA development activity.
  • Insure that the contract database is current and provide monthly reports summarizing market/margin opportunities.
  • Develop product pricing.
  • Involved in creation of product strategy development.
  • Interact with Methods, IT, Finance, and Engineering personnel in performing daily duties.
  • Interfaces with customer business teams, service, finance and manufacturing division for most effective and profitable marketing of new products.
  • Develops technical opinions and estimates of time and costs of new product development and oversees all activities relative to the development of potentially profitable products.
  • Determines criteria used in screening new product ideas and prepares complete proposals for management action.
  • Evaluates, coordinates and recommends ideas and suggestions for new products, evaluates market opportunities and effect on market for products, and recommends exploitation of economically attractive products.
  • Develops and recommends marketing objectives, including sales volume and profit forecasts.
  • Supports market development and sales promotion and is responsible for pricing policies for assigned product or products.
  • Prepares sales forecasts for use in planning manufacturing operations and controlling inventories.
  • Manages, plans, initiates, sustains, oversees and implements modifications of assigned product or products.
  • Maintains contact with the customer business teams to monitor trends and keep informed of sales force needs.
  • Reviews complaints and suggestions relative to assigned product or products.
  • Participates in the preparation of advertising programs for the assigned product or products and supervises market research.  Develops and recommends new product concepts.
  • Facilitates production planning, being the liaison between the customer and manufacturing.
  • Strives to increase profitability of product lines through pricing and/or or cost control.
  • Coordinates all customer visits and interfaces with them for specific needs.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned or needed

Skills:

  • Excellent analytical skills: synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses 

intuition and experience to complement data

  • Excellent problem-solving skills: gathers and analyzes information skillfully, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
  • Ability to work independently, prioritizing and completing multiple work assignments with minimal direction.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Excellent computer skills including the use of spreadsheets and data base software
  • Solid interpersonal and customer service skills - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs and meets commitments.
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.
  • Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Follows through on commitments.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
  • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Keeps commitments

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited InstitutionMinimum 3 years of Analytical experienceStrong Excel and SQL Skills Complex data modeling experienceEmployee 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 itemsPreferred Qualifications:

Prefer the Bachelor’s Degree is in Business, Mathematics, Engineering or similar field, from an accredited institution5+ years of Analytical experienceManufacturing experienceCommercial aerospace, military and defense experience

 Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $80k - $95k.

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location. 

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include: 

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options 

Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution 

Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)

Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs 

Life insurance and disability coverage plans 

Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance 

Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

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.

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.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email:  TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

Source: Howmet Aerospace careers

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