Mechanical Engineer – Ingot

Arconic Corporation; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation in Tennessee is seeking a Mechanical Engineer‑Ingot to join our Tennessee Operations facility. You will provide engineering support to maintenance and operations across the Ingot/Can Reclamation area, troubleshoot equipment and processes, and drive capital projects from proposal to implementation.

The successful candidate will develop into the technical equipment expert for the department, lead cross-functional teams, and support quality, safety and environmental goals in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical systems and manufacturing processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations across the Ingot/Can Reclamation facility.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processes to root cause; develop, justify, manage, and implement capital projects.
• Develop into the technical equipment expert for an area of the department and provide technical leadership for the equipment.
• Support restoration of flow during breakdowns; develop repair and rebuild procedures; develop proposals for equipment upgrades.
• Support the department's Quality, Safety and Environmental goals.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Capital projects

Maintenance knowledge

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Arconic is currently in search of a Mechanical Engineer‑Ingot to join our Tennessee Operations facility.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

• The incumbent will provide engineering support to maintenance and operations across the Ingot/Can Reclamation facility.
• This includes troubleshooting equipment and process problems to root cause, providing engineered solutions to these problems, managing large equipment rebuilds, and development, justification, management, and implementation of capital projects.
• The successful applicant will be expected to develop into the technical equipment expert for an area of the department and provide technical leadership for the equipment.
• This includes supporting restoration of flow during breakdowns, development of repair and rebuild procedures, development of proposals for equipment upgrades.
• This position also supports the departments Quality, Safety and Environmental goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years work experience with mechanical systems (Mechanical Drives, Gearing, Industrial Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Pumps/Piping, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years experience with working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles
• Minimum of 5 years experience in product and process failure analysis
• Experience in justifying, managing and installation of capital projects
• Experience designing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Experience designing, fabricating, maintaining, and installing mechanical equipment
• Working knowledge of lubrication and pumping systems
• Strong mechanical engineering skills
• Understanding of world class manufacturing techniques such as lean manufacturing, JIT, SPC, TQM, etc.
• Strong maintenance background
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams