Product Metallurgical Engineer

Arconic is currently in search of a Product Metallurgical Engineer to join our Global Rolled Products Operations business unit in Lancaster, PA.

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 Product Metallurgical Engineer is responsible for reviewing customer specifications, on line practice approval, and the investigation of claims and rejections, leading to practices that meet customer quality requirements while at the same time minimizing cost through assuring maximum operational availability. This position will require close customer contact, with the expectation that travel to a customer’s location will at times be required.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Reviews customer specifications and prepares formal letters of acceptance or exception.
• Advises Sales, Marketing or Customer Service of product availabilities, recommending full Trial & Availabilities reviews for non-standard products. 
• Issues Special Practices Requirements documents per Departmental procedures. 
• Initiates PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) if required by the customer.
• Reviews and approves / rejects practices, advising Customer Service and Production Planning of reasons for rejection. 
• Ensures that practices are designed and effectively deployed to meet customer requirements, while optimizing costs and profit potential. 
• Deploys effective change control to maintain product quality and manage and control risks to safety and process integrity.
• Dispositions internal questionable material, determining if the material is usable by the customer. 
• Works with the production areas to investigate root cause and problem solve to root cause.
• Dispositions customer claimed material
• Works with Quality Systems to issue corrective action requests to responsible areas
• Works with the area Operations Quality and Process Engineers to develop effective corrective actions.
• Assigned as Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for customer accounts, with the expectation that travel to a customer’s location/and or host on-site visits to resolve claims and assist in new product development will at times be required. 
• Leads projects to optimize product quality and improve process yield and efficiency. 
• Assists Technical Account Managers and Application Engineers in the development and qualification of products. 
• Advises the Location of customer requirements resulting in the identification of new key processes requiring Process Management. 
• Monitors product characteristics for process capability to customer requirements and may act as Process Owner for assigned managed process(es).
• Expected to participate in activities supporting Arconic Lancaster’s Quality Management System and maintenance of the facility’s ISO and IATF Quality Certifications. This may include but is not limited to: Quality Audits, Procedure development and approval, reduction of internal and external rejections, change management
• The position impacts Arconic Lancaster’s ATOI through development of robust production practices, prevention / acceptance of customer claims, disposition of QMR material, and utilization of the new product development process.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university

Preferred Qualifications 

• Internship or 1 year working experience in the in the metals industry
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to communicate with all parties – customers, vendors, colleagues, superiors, etc.
• Knowledge of casting, rolling and finishing processes.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis programs (e.g. Minitab) 

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 are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

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. 

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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.