Process Improvement Engineer- Rolling

Arconic Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to join the Hot Rolling team in Davenport, IA. The role focuses on applying Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize material flow and drive improvements in safety, production, and reliability.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with strong data-analysis skills (Excel, Power BI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• US work authorization required; ITAR/export controls may apply; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Lean Manufacturing across material flow paths within the Rolling department.
• Lead tactical projects focusing on safety, recovery, training, and production.
• Drive process improvements including capital projects and reliability enhancements.
• Analyze data using Excel/Power BI to drive standardization and improvements.
• Lead focus teams to improve aerospace quality on Airforce Mill.
• Be flexible to work off-shifts beyond regular daytime hours.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Arconic is currently in search of aProcess Improvement Engineer to join our team Hot Rolling team in Davenport, IA.

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.

Summary

The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for a wide variety of manufacturing process engineering and production activities in the Rolling production department.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate & implement Lean Manufacturing principles across the department’s material flow paths, and must gain a complete view and understanding of the area's manufacturing process to be successful.
• Primarily focus on tactical projects in the areas of safety, recovery improvement, training, and production.
• Coordinate efforts on process improvements, including capital projects, reliability excellence, and will support and lead the execution of problem-solving efforts related to process and machine improvements.
• Focus heavily on data analysis utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, etc. driving for process improvements and standardizations.
• Lead focus team to improve aerospace quality on Airforce Mill.
• While this role works primarily daytime shifts M-F, the incumbent must be flexible to work off-shifts as needed to support the functions of this role.

You have:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3 years of previous manufacturing experience.
• 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). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
• 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.

Exceptional Candidates also have:

• 6 years of previous manufacturing experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to engage with employees at all levels of the organization
• Experience with the application of lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing setting
• Experience identifying and assisting in resolving process-related problems
• Strong business, technical, computer, and analytical skills (from educational background and/or manufacturing experience.)