Aerospace Extrusion Process Engineer - Capex & Reliability

Arconic; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation in Lafayette, IN, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support extrusion manufacturing, improve equipment reliability, lead capital projects, and drive safety and sustainability in a high‑performance aerospace environment.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams, develop preventive maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX, troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and control systems, and contribute to continuous improvement across safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Familiarity with aerospace, aluminum extrusion, or heavy industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve extrusion production equipment and processes.
• Lead equipment upgrades, rebuilds, installations, and facility expansion projects.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance strategies.
• Manage CAPEX budgets, schedules, and project execution.
• Coordinate work with maintenance personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, reliability, and environmental performance.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Equipment reliability

Capital project leadership

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

VFDs

Servos

Motion-control systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Arconic Corporation in Lafayette, IN, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support extrusion manufacturing, improve equipment reliability, lead capital projects, and drive safety and sustainability in a high‑performance aerospace environment.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams, develop preventive maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX, troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and control systems, and contribute to continuous improvement across safety, quality, and