FURNACE & CASTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

StaffWorthy; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full relocation assistance

Bonus eligible

Interview travel reimbursed

Job summary

A leading manufacturing engineering company is seeking a Furnace & Casting Equipment Engineer to optimize quality and capacity of casting processes. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering and expertise in aluminum casting equipment and refractory. This position requires travel up to 50% and a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 with full relocation assistance and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience utilizing mechanical engineering principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in equipment and processing in the area of Aluminum casting equipment and furnaces, including refractory.
• Ability to travel to worldwide Arconic facilities.

Responsibilities

• Optimize process equipment for improving quality and capacity.
• Solve equipment and process problems for Arconic Casthouse Processes.
• Develop and deploy Standard Practices for the casthouse processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering principles

Aluminum casting equipment

Refractory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

About the job FURNACE & CASTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Technology group consists of a staff of professionals which provide technical, business, customer, and financial support to Arconics Rolled Products and Extrusions business units. The staff consists of specialists in various technologies and engineering disciplines with expertise ranging from melting metal through final fabrication.

The Furnace & Casting Equipment Engineer has responsibilities that include reviewing new capital equipment designs and installations, maintaining a core competency in casthouse equipment, refractory, and technology, solving problems with global systemic and plant specific focus, driving process efficiencies through lowering costs and improving quality, training operators and other engineers. This position reports to the Molten Metal Technology Manager.

The position requires the individual to be able to work well with a broad group of cultures. The position requires the desire and ability to travel extensively (around 50%) with a portion of the travel being international. The location of the individual is preferred to be in Knoxville, but other Arconic locations will be considered due to the large percentage of travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Optimization of process equipment for improving quality and capacity
• Solve equipment and process problems for Arconic Casthouse Processes
• Drive resolution of chronic problems within area of expertise; Lead problem solving teams & organize support from other resources when necessary
• Develop and deploy Standard Practices for the casthouse processes, assist in identifying improvement opportunities, and facilitate technology transfer
• Maintain a working relationship with vendors of casting and furnace equipment and be knowledgeable of external developments
• Provide engineering and operational support for large capital improvement projects
• Sponsor, participate, and occasionally lead development projects
• Be relied upon by plant resources for advice and direction on capital and process solutions
• Participate in technical assessments of facilities and individual pieces of equipment
• Lead the corporate Refractory Task Force team
• Support major customer- All Arconic locations with casthouse

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering
• Five (5) years of experience utilizing mechanical engineering principles in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in equipment and processing in the area of Aluminum casting equipment and furnaces, including refractory
• Ability to travel to worldwide Arconic facilities
• U.S. Only – This position may require access to export-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.

Skills and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Aluminum Casting Equipment and Furnaces, Including refractory
• 5 years' experience utilizing mechanical engineering principles in a manufacturing environment
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Candidate Considered: No

Candidate Details

• 5+ to 7 years experience
• Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
• Management Experience Required - No
• Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to Travel - Often

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $120,000

Never repost

Full time benefits - Full relocation assistance available - Yes

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Ideal Candidate

This person must be a self - starter with the ability to determine priorities based upon specific business needs and must have strong leadership skills.

This person must also have refractory experience or they will not do well in this role.