Staff Mechanical Project Engineer

Arconic is currently in search of a Staff Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Engineering Team based in our Davenport, IA location.

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.

Job Summary:

The Staff Mechanical Project Engineer provides leadership and execution for demanding implementation and engineering work within your respective areas. Your efforts will be focused on capital expenditure project execution, leading the projects, and providing overall technical direction and engineering support for maintenance and process improvement. This experienced Staff Mechanical Project Engineer has experience with developing both theoretical and practical knowledge of capex project execution, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing processes.

This Staff Mechanical Project Engineer reports to the Central Engineering and Capital Manager. This role is driven by self-directed work and collaborative efforts with a team of Engineers, Technical staff, maintenance, and leaders across the organization.

You will be expected to work Monday through Friday during daytime hours, but will be responsible for off-shifts and/or weekends as needed to support the functions of this role and respective projects.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate capex project execution including scope, scheduling and budget management.
• Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of new and revised equipment.
• Engineering support for maintenance & process improvement efforts.
• Lead and participate in problem solving efforts with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Incorporate SMART Manufacturing principles and tools into automated inspection systems to improve processes, data collection/analysis, and drive quick results in recovery improvements.
• May mentor employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process, when needed.
   

You have:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Ag Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record leading, managing & executing projects including design, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience managing external vendors and contractors who provide design, material, installation, and other support functions.
• 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). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Exceptional Candidates possess:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience of manufacturing processes, especially in the metals industry.
• Experience developing project business cases and writing project approval requests.
• Experience with reliability techniques, including measurement, statistical control, capability, and maintainability.
• Strong problem-solving skills, using both theoretical and practical methods to achieve improvements or correct identified problems.
• Ability to oversee the activities of craft persons involved in the implementation of engineered solutions.
• Ability to initiate and maintain an on-going dialog with installers to identify issues, clarify requirements, and facilitate use of safe work practices.
• Strong oral and written communications, and a desire to coordinate and/or lead the activities of other members of a team.
• Work effectively in a high-performance team environment and with cross functional teams.

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

This position is subject to Export Control Law

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.