Mechanical Engineer - Plate Mill

About the role

This Mechanical Engineer will provide services to the Plate Mill department to safely meet Arconic’s business plan for engineering, production, maintenance, and quality standards. In this role, you will serve as a critical team member to optimize the safety, efficiency, output, and quality of our plant infrastructure and manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for mechanical system integration for assigned area projects to create, sustain, or improve manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and processes. This role is driven by self-directed work and collaborative efforts with a team of Engineers, Technical staff, maintenance, and production across the department.

Responsibilities

• Utilize project management tools for the successful implementation of both sustaining and new capital improvement projects
• Cook up all phases of assigned area mechanical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, project safety reviews, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure
• Manage external vendors and contractors who provide design, material, installation, and other support functions
• Focus on tactical projects in the areas of safety, infrastructure reliability, training, and production
• Lead and support the execution of problem-solving efforts related to process and machine improvements

Qualifications

• You have: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Ag Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to work & interact at all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs.

Requirements

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 requires access to 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). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Skills

Exceptional Candidates possess:

• 3 years of Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 1 year or more experience with aluminum rolling mill or related technology
• Experience interpreting design and control of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or utility systems for machine understanding and performing improvement modifications
• Experience developing and implementing mechanical engineering project work

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we:

• Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
• Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
• Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
• Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
• Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
• Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

About The Team

Davenport Works is the country’s largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.