Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Arconic is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for their Sheet Finishing Department in Davenport, IA. This role is crucial for optimizing the safety, efficiency, output, and quality of plant infrastructure and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide services to the Sheet Finishing department to safely meet business plan objectives for engineering, production, maintenance, and quality standards.
• Serve as a critical team member to optimize safety, efficiency, output, and quality of plant infrastructure and manufacturing processes.
• Integrate mechanical systems for assigned area projects to create, sustain, or improve manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and processes.
• Work independently and collaboratively with Engineers, Technical staff, maintenance, and production teams.
• Utilize project management tools for implementing sustaining and new capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate all phases of assigned area mechanical engineering projects: concept, scope development, written specifications, project safety reviews, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure.
• Manage external vendors and contractors providing design, material, installation, and other support functions.
• Focus on tactical projects in the areas of safety, infrastructure reliability, training, and production.
• Lead and support the execution of problem-solving efforts related to process and machine improvements.
• Support off-shifts as needed for projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Ag Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to work and interact at all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs.
• 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.

Qualifications

Exceptional Candidates possess

• 3 years of Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 1 year or more experience with aluminum rolling mill or related technology.
• Experience interpreting design and control of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or utility systems for machine understanding and performing improvement modifications.
• Experience developing and implementing mechanical engineering project work.