What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finishing Process Engineer position at Arconic?
Arconic has an exciting opportunity for a Finishing Process Engineer to work with Arconic's Rolled Products and Extrusions Manufacturing Technology and Engineering (MTE) Team.
The Manufacturing Technology and Engineering group consists of a staff of professionals which provide Technical, Business, Customer, and Financial support to Arconic's Global Rolled Products and Extrusions business units. The staff consists of specialists in various technologies and engineering disciplines with expertise ranging from melting metal through final fabrication.
The Finishing Technologist has responsibilities that include: Corporate expert on Leveling and Slitting for Arconic, Web Handling Best Practice development and deployment, solving problems with global systemic and plant specific focus, driving process efficiencies through lowering costs and improving quality, training operators and other technologists, and implementing new technologies. This position reports to the Thermal and Finishing Process Manager.
The home of the group and the ideal location for the incumbent is based 20 miles outside of Knoxville, TN, but applicants may also choose to be based in Lancaster, PA or Davenport, IA.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Optimization of process equipment for improving quality and capacity
- Solve equipment and process problems for Arconic's Finishing processes
- Drive resolution of chronic problems within area of expertise; Lead problem solving teams & organize support from other resources when necessary
- Develop and deploy best practices for the different Finishing processes, assist in identifying improvement opportunities, and facilitate technology transfer
- Maintain a working relationship with vendors of Finishing equipment and be knowledgeable of external developments
- Provide engineering and operational support for large capital improvement projects
- Sponsor, participate, and occasionally lead development projects
- Be relied upon by plant resources for advice and direction on capital and process solutions
- Participate in technical assessments of facilities and individual pieces of equipment
- Provide equipment, control, and process training to the technical base
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution
- 5 years of manufacturing experience, with a minimum of 3 years in metal finishing
- 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 may require access to export-controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. *730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
- The position requires the desire and ability to travel extensively (around 25-50%), with a portion of the travel being international
- Ability to navigate Rockwell PLC's for troubleshooting
- Ability to work well with a broad group of cultures
- Self-starter with ability to determine priorities based upon specific business needs
- Strong leadership skills
