Continuous Improvement Specialist-Asset Integrity

Arconic Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist-Asset Integrity in Lafayette, IN to lead predictive maintenance initiatives and drive reliability across aluminum extrusion processes. The role supports capital improvements and uptime with hands-on engineering expertise.

The candidate will work with maintenance and production teams to implement 6S PM enhancements, RCFA-triggered reporting, and KPI-driven improvements, including safety, quality, and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Must be willing to work off-shift when needed.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and production output using preventive and predictive maintenance tools.
• Plan and coordinate preventive maintenance events and projects.
• Provide hands-on technical support and root-cause troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret process sheets and blueprints.
• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation (FMEA, control plan, downtime reporting).
• Lead cross-functional teams in root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Develop lubrication program and ensure proper storage and usage.
• Review oil analysis and vibration reports to propose corrective actions.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Root-cause analysis

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

FMEA

Job description

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 Continuous Improvement Specialist-Asset Integrity to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN. The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for capital improvements and assisting with production uptime.

This position will implement the predictive maintenance strategy across Arconic manufacturing processes with strong ties to the use of the latest technologies and equipment. Lead role for driving continual improvement and reliability as well as excellence in existing and future manufacturing systems. The incumbent will also serve as a key resource for location growth in automation and integration with enterprise systems.

• Work with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and sustainable production output by utilizing preventive and predictive maintenance tools and technologies as well as analyzing equipment failures
• Evaluate existing manufacturing systems and execute actions to drive safety, productivity, quality, and cost improvements
• Plan and coordinate events for projects and large preventive maintenance events
• Provide hands‑on technical support / troubleshooting to solve problems of root cause
• Read and understand process sheets and blueprints
• Develop and maintain maintenance documents such as FMEA, control plan, standardized downtime reporting and multilevel equipment structure used for all these plus cost reporting. Develop documentation such as standard PM, PdM plans, etc.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in root cause and failure analysis as well as problem solving methodologies to understand and resolve failure modes resulting in quality loss or downtime events.
• Develop lubrication program including training as well as processes and procedures to ensure proper storage, usage, and cleanliness levels in relation to ISO 4406 codes
• Review oil analysis and vibration reports, propose corrective actions depending on criticality and symptoms
• Implement triggers for RCFA and incident reporting based on downtime, criticality, and repeat failures. Develop an incident reporting system
• Determine criticality of equipment and systems based on business needs and needs of the plant
• Implement PM optimization from a 6S approach and coach regarding PMs and their intended function
• Manage a "Reliability Road map" outlining action items, dates, as well as responsible and accountable parties regarding gaps in current state reliability elements to reach best in class reliability
• Lead teams as a facilitator through kaizen events to improve processes and eliminate roadblocks to achieve production goals.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in developing and executing maintenance strategies which strive towards predictive approaches to improve equipment health via Smart Manufacturing.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Thermography
• Structural NDE (VT, MT, UT)
• Vibration analysis and motor alignment
• Ultrasonic leak detection
• Oil analysis
• Hydraulic circuits and troubleshooting
• Support equipment OEE targets
• Front line problem solving and FMEA
• Ability to identify and prioritize return‑seeking projects that reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance touch time
• Coordinate and schedule equipment maintenance plans along with production and maintenance planning
• Minimize the risk of disruptions caused by systems malfunctions
• Identify potential downtime issues through testing and FMEA; develop solutions and execute to completion
• Identify potential energy savings through cost/feasibility analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience
• Must be willing to work off‑shift when needed
• 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 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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art industrial automation technology, ie MET, EECT, robotics, including integration work
• Experience in implementing reliability-focused strategy
• Experienced at blueprint and schematic reading and interpretations
• Experience with data‑driven equipment performance monitoring.
• Reliability certifications (CRE, ASQ, SMRP, Life Cycle Institute Programs, etc.)
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance‑planning processes (incl. FMEA, control plan)
• Ability to implement and drive changes to the plant reliability program.
• Ability to work alone or with a team
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical and electrical drawings
• Strong focus on safety.
• A deep knowledge of industrial equipment (forging, robotics, and CNC equipment are a plus), process controls, maintenance planning systems, condition‑based monitoring, and TPM.
• Experience with analytics and predictive technologies for preferred candidates
• An understanding of equipment maintenance actions within the reliability framework from a data perspective
• Strong analytic problem solving by developing and using structured approaches to identify root causes and recommend resolutions
• Project Management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives and key deadlines
• Good verbal and written communication skills.