Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Arconic is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This role involves solving complex equipment challenges, leading capital projects, and partnering with operations teams to improve safety, reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key engineering resource for mechanical equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Technical, and Administrative teams to achieve operational goals and business objectives.
• Provide engineering expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve equipment and process-related issues.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause investigations to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Evaluate opportunities for process optimization, equipment upgrades, and operational improvements.
• Support reliability, safety, quality, and productivity initiatives through sound engineering practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical resources to implement industry best practices and innovative solutions.
• Participate in the annual development of the plant's three-year capital and major maintenance budget.
• Identify opportunities for equipment replacements, facility improvements, capacity enhancements, and process optimization projects.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and business justifications.
• Solicit vendor quotes and prepare project descriptions for capital approval and budgeting purposes.
• Support strategic investments that improve operational performance and support the mill's continued growth.
• Develop and lead cross-functional project teams consisting of operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical personnel.
• Create detailed project specifications and comprehensive scopes of work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
• 1 to 10 years of Project Engineering/Project Management experience.
• Must be willing to work hands-on alongside both production and maintenance employees including with troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Knowledge of Process Management and VPM.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently and be results-oriented.
• Demonstrates computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrates strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Able to work flexible hours as required.

Qualifications

• 0 to 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 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.

Note: Position level (Associate, Senior, Staff, etc.) will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

This is considered a safety sensitive position.