Quality Engineer

Arconic; Lafayette (IN); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Arconic is seeking a Quality Engineer for Aluminum Extrusions in Lafayette, IN to drive process improvements and ensure product quality. The role focuses on improving process capability, reducing variation, and meeting customer specifications within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include leading capability studies, investigating nonconformances using structured problem solving, and supporting APQP/PPAP and IATF 16949 compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience with electro-mechanical systems.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• This position requires access to controlled technology per export regulations; candidates must be eligible under ITAR requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide daily technical support to production operations.
• Lead product capability studies and process control improvements to improve throughput and manufacturability of product.
• Engage technical counterparts at customers to discuss application needs and new material/product opportunities.
• Support new product and process qualifications.
• Lead investigations of customer complaints and nonconformances using 8D, 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on reviewing new business opportunities and current business challenges.
• Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and Control Plan activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Support IATF 16949, AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
• This position requires majority of time on a factory floor requiring PPE.
• Evaluate extrusion process and equipment life cycle.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Lean manufacturing

Aluminum extrusion knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Herramientas

AIAG Core Tools

IATF 16949

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

• Locations 3131 E. Main Street, Lafayette, IN, 47905, US

Job Description

The Quality Engineer Aluminum Extrusions is responsible for driving process improvements, product quality, and manufacturing excellence within the operation. This position supports production operations by improving process capability, reducing variation, enhancing product performance, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and quality management system requirements.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Provide daily technical support to production operations.
• Lead product capability studies and process control improvements to improve throughput and manufacturability of product.
• Engage technical counterparts at customers to discuss application needs and new material/product opportunities.
• Support new product and process qualifications.
• Lead investigations of customer complaints and nonconformances using 8D, 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on reviewing new business opportunities and current business challenges.
• Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and Control Plan activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Support IATF 16949, AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.
• This position requires majority of time on a factory floor requiring PPE.
• Evaluate extrusion process and equipment life cycle.

Please note, this position requires access to controlled technology as defined by applicable export regulations.

Additionally,

• Relocation assistance is available
• Travel required, less than 25%

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience with electro-mechanical systems.
• 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.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools and IATF 16949.
• Experience with aluminum tube, extrusion, drawing, metal-forming, or press processes.