Lead Metallurgical Engineer - Surface

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Lancaster, PA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Automotive • Transportation
The Role
Leads metallurgical product and process improvements to reduce manufacturing drift, costs, waste, and customer claims. Develops process-management, inspection, and vision-system improvements; supports customer technical issues and quality audits; leads trials, data analysis, Gemba walks, and kaizens; implements continuous-improvement systems; manages two direct reports; and supports EHS initiatives. The role requires manufacturing-floor collaboration and travel of up to 25%.
Summary Generated by Built In

The primary purpose of this role is to lead product and process improvement efforts to reduce drift, reduce cost, and reduce customer product claims. The incumbent will develop and monitor systems to make these improvements using a systematic approach, and core tools. This is a safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will: 

  • Be a primary problem solver and solution implementor to improve the overall manufacturing process stability and eliminate waste, including: 

    • Reducing customer product claims

    • Reducing cost

    • Reducing drift through development and monitoring of process management of inspection methods, and vision systems

  • Drive improvements at multiple organizational levels, including working with operations on the manufacturing shop floor. 

  • Support assigned customer accounts with technical issues including product claim disposition and product practice planning. 

  • Support Lancaster Operations quality management system by participating in internal and external audits as assigned. 

  • Manage a team of (2) direct reports including work prioritization, performance management, and development of these individuals.

  • Facilitate process and product problem solving efforts such as trial development and management, data collection and analysis, Gemba walks, and kaizens. 

  • Implement systems to capture and retain gains, capture institutional knowledge, and enable continuous improvement. 

  • Work safely and support location EHS improvements.

Please note: This role requires travel ≤25%

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, or materials science from an accredited institution, or related field

  • Minimum of five (5) years of metallurgical experience working with metals

  • Experience in one or more areas of coil, sheet finishing, extrusion, or forging

  • Broad understanding of product criteria for coil and sheet, upstream processing, surface criteria, metallurgy, and thermal processing

  • Ability to lead multi-functional teams for problem solving and continual improvement

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of manufacturing quality experience

  • 3+ years of supervisory experience

  • Experience in industrial and automotive processes and/or products

  • Knowledgeable in quality system standards including ISO9001, IATF16949, AS9100

  • Knowledgeable in AIAG requirements, including CQI-9

  • Strong interpersonal skills and communication

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. 

United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
About the TeamLancaster, PA: A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is situated for easy access to major cities such as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a notable entertainment community with rich historic sites, museums, many different shopping centers, entertainment venues, and restaurants. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, or a related field from an accredited institution
  • At least five years of metallurgical experience working with metals
  • Experience with coil, sheet finishing, extrusion, or forging
  • Broad understanding of coil and sheet product criteria, upstream processing, surface criteria, metallurgy, and thermal processing
  • Ability to lead multifunctional teams in problem solving and continual improvement
  • At least 10 years of manufacturing quality experience
  • At least three years of supervisory experience
  • Experience with industrial and automotive processes or products
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS9100 quality-system standards
  • Knowledge of AIAG requirements, including CQI-9
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Arconic Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Arconic and has not been reviewed or approved by Arconic.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for similar roles and is often characterized as fair relative to the market, even when other aspects of the experience are mixed.
  • Retirement Support — The retirement program features a robust 401(k) design with both company matching and an additional employer contribution, making retirement benefits a standout component of total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with eligibility beginning on day one for some roles, complemented by an employee assistance program and healthcare navigation services.

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The Company
HQ: Pittsburgh, PA
4,323 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Arconic Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets. Keep up with us here to find out how we're helping to advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets.

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