Process Improvement Engineer

Arconic is currently in search of an Process Improvement Engineer to join our Department based in our Hutchinson, KS location.

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.

Job Summary:

This Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for a wide variety of manufacturing process engineering and production activities for the Hutchinson Facility. The Process Improvement Engineer will report to the Production Manager and will workday time hours Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00am – 5:00pm.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate & implement Lean Manufacturing principles across the department’s material flow paths, and must gain a complete view and understanding of the area's manufacturing process to be successful.
• Primarily focus on tactical projects in the areas of safety, recovery improvement, training, and production.
• Coordinate efforts on process improvements, including capital projects, reliability excellence, and will support and lead the execution of problem-solving efforts related to process and machine improvements.
• While this role works primarily daytime shifts M-F, the incumbent must be flexible to work off-shifts as needed to support the functions of this role.

You have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial, Ceramics or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited institution
• 1 year of Manufacturing experience
• Experience with the application of lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing setting
• Ability to identify and help resolve process-related problems
• Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of settings (shop floor, peers, plant leadership, etc)
• 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
• 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.

Exceptional Candidates possess:

• 3 years manufacturing experience in the metals or similar industry
• The ability to engage with employee at all levels of the organization
• Strong business, technical, computer, and analytical skills (from educational background and/or manufacturing experience.)