Mechanical Engineer

Arconic • Chandler, AZ

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Arconic is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, Indiana. The primary purpose of the role is to manage capital improvements and assist with production uptime. The engineer works closely with production and maintenance teams to upgrade existing equipment, perform repairs, install machinery, and support day-to-day operations as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services.

The position provides technical assistance during planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions, including after-hours or weekends. It uses troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving to eliminate recurring equipment failures through creative, cost-effective solutions. The engineer also supports capital projects from feasibility assessment and funding proposals through conception, commissioning, startup, and handover, including supplier and contractor selection and procurement interaction. The role develops and maintains technical documentation for processes and procedures in the assigned work area and supports plant safety goals and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Troubleshooting experience in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, or other applicable modeling software.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.
• Must meet the U.S. person status requirement under ITAR: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Nice To Haves

• 2–10 years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven organizational, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Experience with industrial robots.

Responsibilities

• Work with production and maintenance teams to upgrade existing equipment, perform repairs, and install new machinery.
• Support day-to-day operations as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services.
• Provide technical assistance to production and maintenance personnel during planned and unplanned equipment service interruptions, including after-hours or weekends.
• Use root-cause problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques to identify and eliminate recurring equipment failures with creative, cost-effective solutions.
• Work with plant departments to identify capital project needs, investigate feasibility, and develop business cases to obtain funding.
• Manage capital projects from conception through commissioning, startup, and handover, including equipment supplier and contractor selection and business-unit procurement interaction.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including drawings and preventive maintenance and startup/shutdown procedures, for processes and procedures in the assigned work area.
• Observe and support plant safety goals and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level