The Role
The Metallurgical Engineer will oversee product quality, review specifications, manage customer requirements, and support quality management systems while ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Arconic is currently in search of a Metallurgical Engineer to join our Quality Team based in Massena, New York
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Job Summary:
In this role you will share our values, demonstrate agility, commit to results, grow yourself and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
- Review customer specifications and prepares letters of acceptance or exception. Advises Sales, Marketing or Customer Service of product availabilities, recommending full Trial & Availabilities reviews for non-standard products. Issues special Practices Requirements documents per Departmental procedures. Initiates PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) if required by the customer.
- Review and approve/reject practices, advising Customer Service and production planning of reasons for rejection. Ensures that practices are designed and effectively deployed to meet customer requirements, while optimizing costs and profit potential. Deploys effective change controls to maintain product quality and manage and control risks to safety and process integrity.
- Disposition internal questionable material, determining if the material is usable by the customer. Works with the production areas to investigate root cause and problem solve to root cause.
- Disposition customer claimed material. Works with Quality Systems to issue corrective actions requests to responsible areas. Works with the area Operations Quality and process Engineers to develop effective corrective actions.
- Assigned as Single Point Accountability (SPA) for customer accounts, with the expectation that travel to a customer’s location/and or host on-site visits to resolve claims and assist in new product development will at times be required. Assists Technical Account Mangers and Applications Engineers in the development and qualifications of products.
- Advises the Location of customer requirements resulting in the identification of new key processes requiring Process Management. Monitor product characteristics for process capability to customer requirements and may act as Process Owner for assigned managed process(es).
- Expected to participate in activities supporting Arconic Massena’s Quality Management System and maintenance of the facility’s ISO9000 and AS9100 Quality Certifications. This may include but is not limited to Quality Audits, procedure development and approval, reduction of internal and external rejections, change management.
Also note:
- Address quality issues related to the area of support, and will evaluate and develop products, processes, and equipment based on customer requirements.
- Ensure AS9100/ISO/9000 procedures and product/process control.
- Recognizes that accident prevention is equal in importance to production, quality, delivery, and cost control and accepts the responsibility to work safely and promote safety consciousness among fellow employees.
You have: (required)
- A Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Materials Science, or related field from an accredited institution OR a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years' experience in a metallurgical capacity.
- 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 a U.S citizen, U.S Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a metallurgy or engineering capacity.
- One year working experience in the aluminum industry.
- Working knowledge of metal finishing technology.
- Working knowledge of metal extrusions technology.
- Working knowledge of aluminum association standards, alloys and tempers.
- Technical and interpersonal skills essential to teamwork.
- Experience with ISO9001, AS9100.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) or Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB) certification.
- Experience with APQP (Advanced product Quality planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
- Experience with Measurement Systems Analysis.
Base Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $110,000.00
Benefits: 401(k) + match, vacation, holidays, health insurance, sick leave.
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.
This position is subject to Export Control Law: 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.
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.
Skills Required
- A Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years experience in metallurgical capacity
- Experience in a manufacturing environment in metallurgy or engineering capacity
- Working knowledge of metal finishing technology
- Working knowledge of metal extrusions technology
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Arconic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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
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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