Furnace & Casting Equipment Process Engineer
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 effeciencies through lowering costs and improving quality, training operators and other engineers. This position reports to the Casthouse Technology Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Optimization of process equipment for improving quality and capacity
- Solve equipment and process problems for Arconic Casthouse Processes
- Drive resolution of chronic problems within area of expertise; Lead problem solving teams & organize support from other resources when necessary
- Develop and deploy Standard Practices for the casthouse processes, assist in identifying improvement opportunities, and facilitate technology transfer
- Maintain a working relationship with vendors of casting and furnace equipment and be knowledgeable of external developments
- Provide engineering and operational support for large capital improvement projects
- Be relied upon by plant resources for advice and direction on capital and process solutions
- Participate in technical assessments of facilities and individual pieces of equipment
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Five (5) years of experience utilizing mechanical engineering principles in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in equipment and processing in the area of aluminum casting equipment and furnaces, including refractory.
- Must be a self starter with ability to determine priorities based upon specific business needs
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to travel to worldwide Arconic facilities.