Lithium (Casting) Metallurgist-Process Engineer

Job Description

Arconic is currently in search of a Lithium (Casting) Metallurgist-Process Engineer to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN.

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.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Apply statistical process control (SPC) for process variable monitoring to prevent drift
• Lead monthly scrap and recovery reviews combined with extrusion scrap data
• Disposition thermal deviations
• Write and review procedures and work instructions ensuring clarity and consistency ; reinforce and update E-Books on the floor
• Develop, monitor, and update thermal and casting practices
• Perform floor walks and layered process audits with safety and quality top of mind
• Track and ensure the success of qualification / process changes, particularly those for end use in Pratt & Whitney rotating parts
• Lead continuous process improvement efforts including but not limited to - tooling, raw materials, consumables, practice changes
• Surveillance of cast quality/billet slices and maintaining records in an organized fashion
• Surveillance of raw materials and technical support of quality critical supplier evaluations
• Collaborate with superintendents, supervisors, and operators to drive best practices across the lithium cast house
• Work with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment is capable of consistently producing metallurgically high-quality material
  
  

Also note:

• Relocation assistance is available
• Travel less than 25%
  
  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, materials science, ceramics, or chemical Engineering from an accredited institution
• 3 years of related experience
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years molten metal process experience
• Aluminum experience in a production environment
• Experience training and coaching plant personnel
• Six Sigma or other statistical process control training
• Ultrasonic testing experience
  
  

About Us

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.
  
  

United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation 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.

About The Team

Lafayette Operations in Lafayette, IN is located approximately 60 miles from the state's capital, Indianapolis and is the home to Purdue University. Our Lafayette location has been continuously running in Lafayette community since 1938. We are an Aluminum Extrusions plant for Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Defense facility.