Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: Capex Projects & Reliability

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

Job summary

Arconic Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support extrusion manufacturing by improving equipment reliability, leading capital projects, and driving safety and sustainability initiatives in a high-performance aerospace environment.

You will develop preventive maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX budgets, coordinate with maintenance, production, and vendors, and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and control systems while pushing continuous improvement in quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, industrial equipment, and maintenance practices.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley controls, VFDs, servos, and motion-control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, 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

Project leadership

Preventive maintenance

CAPEX budgeting

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Allen-Bradley controls

Aerospace extrusion experience

Education

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

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Job description

Arconic Corporation in Indiana is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support extrusion manufacturing by improving equipment reliability, leading capital projects, and driving safety and sustainability initiatives in a high-performance aerospace environment.

You will develop preventive maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX budgets, coordinate with maintenance, production, and vendors, and troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and control systems while pushing continuous improvement in quality and