FURNACE & CASTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEER

FURNACE & CASTING EQUIPMENT ENGINEERThe Manufacturing Technology group consists of a staff of professionals which provide technical, business, customer, and financial support to Arconics Rolled Products and Extrusions business units. The staff consists of specialists in various technologies and engineering disciplines with expertise ranging from melting metal through final fabrication.The Furnace & Casting Equipment Engineer has responsibilities that include reviewing new capital equipment designs and installations, maintaining a core competency in casthouse equipment, refractory, and technology, solving problems with global systemic and plant specific focus, driving process efficiencies through lowering costs and improving quality, training operators and other engineers. This position reports to the Molten Metal Technology Manager.The position requires the individual to be able to work well with a broad group of cultures.

The position requires the desire and ability to travel extensively (around 50%) with a portion of the travel being international. The location of the individual is preferred to be in Knoxville, but other Arconic locations will be considered due to the large percentage of travel.Primary ResponsibilitiesOptimization of process equipment for improving quality and capacitySolve equipment and process problems for Arconic Casthouse ProcessesDrive resolution of chronic problems within area of expertise; Lead problem solving teams & organize support from other resources when necessaryDevelop and deploy Standard Practices for the casthouse processes, assist in identifying improvement opportunities, and facilitate technology transferMaintain a working relationship with vendors of casting and furnace equipment and be knowledgeable of external developmentsProvide engineering and operational support for large capital improvement projectsSponsor, participate, and occasionally lead development projectsBe relied upon by plant resources for advice and direction on capital and process solutionsParticipate in technical assessments of facilities and individual pieces of equipmentLead the corporate Refractory Task Force teamSupport major customer- All Arconic locations with casthouseBasic QualificationsBachelors degree in mechanical engineeringFive (5) years of experience utilizing mechanical engineering principles in a manufacturing environmentExperience in equipment and processing in the area of Aluminum casting equipment and furnaces, including refractoryAbility to travel to worldwide Arconic facilitiesU.S. Only This position may require access to export-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.Skills and Certifications (note: bold skills and certification are required) Bachelor's Degree Aluminum Casting Equipment and Furnaces, Including refractory 5 years' experience utilizing mechanical engineering principles in a manufacturing environment Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Compensation Base Salary - USD $100,000 to $120,000*** Never repost ***Full-time Benefits - Full Relocation Assistance Available - Yes Commission Compensation - No Bonus Eligible - Yes Overtime Eligible - No Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes Candidate Details 5+ to 7 years experience Seniority Level - Mid-Senior Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree Willingness to Travel - OftenIdeal Candidate This person must be a self-starter with the ability to determine priorities based upon specific business needs and must have strong leadership skills. This person must also have refractory experience or they will not do well in this role.