Process Engineer

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.

Join a team that supports some of the most exciting industries on the planet—aerospace and space exploration—by keeping our legacy facility running at peak performance. We’re seeking a Facilities/Industrial Engineer who’s ready to be hands-on with our infrastructure, tackle real-world challenges, and drive improvements that directly impact our ability to serve our global customers.

Arconic is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN.

Profile: The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for capital improvements and assisting with production uptime.

Essential Functions: The Process Engineer within AEX requires technical and interpersonal skills essential to teamwork.  Major duties include but are not limited to: 

• Working closely with production and maintenance to upgrade existing equipment, perform repairs, and install new machinery.

• Direct resources in problem solving and tool recovery at bottleneck tool centers during unplanned downtime ensuring detailed communication to all stakeholders.

• Responsible for technical reporting and communications of KPIs during production to stakeholders including action items to achieve goals

• Supporting the day-to-day operations by acting as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services.

• General duties for the Process Engineer include but are not limited to: 

• Providing high-level technical assistance to production/maintenance personal during both planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions, including after-hours or weekends.

• Applying root cause problem solving (troubleshooting) techniques to find and eliminate sources of recurring equipment failures through creative, cost-effective solutions.

• Working with other plant departments to identify, investigate feasibility, and/or create business cases to acquire funding for capital projects.

• Managing capital projects from conception to commissioning, startup, and handover phases, including equipment supplier/contractor selection and BU level procurement interaction.

• Developing and maintaining technical documentation (drawings, preventative maintenance procedures, start-up/shutdown procedures, etc.) for new and existing processes and procedures in the assigned work area.

• Observing and supporting plant safety goals and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting
• Troubleshooting experience in an industrial setting
• Proficient in 2D/3D modeling software, AutoCAD/Solidworks, or other applicable modeling software

• 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). 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,

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Lean, Sixth Sigma Back Belt
• 2-10 years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven organizational, communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience managing capital projects

• Experience with industrial robots