Process Engineer

Arconic•Manheim Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arconic is seeking a Process Engineer to join its Lancaster Mill team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This role supports the mill’s continued growth by improving manufacturing performance and addressing complex operational challenges. The Process Engineer works closely with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to optimize processes, improve equipment performance, reduce variability, and support capital and continuous improvement initiatives. The position contributes directly to safety, quality, productivity, and long-term business success. The role leads process and equipment improvement projects from concept through execution, including defining scopes, budgets, schedules, and expected benefits; coordinating engineering and project activities; and managing forecasts and spending. It also supports capital planning, project justification, procurement, outage planning, and contractor safety and compliance. The position level will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, specifically Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited institution.
0 to 12+ years of relevant engineering experience; position level will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work hands-on alongside production and maintenance employees, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
Knowledge of Process Management and VPM.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
Ability to handle multiple projects or assignments concurrently and be results oriented.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
Ability to work flexible hours as required.

Responsibilities

Partner with production and maintenance teams to safely achieve plant goals and deliver high-quality products.
Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reliability, and plant performance.
Use data-driven problem solving to reduce process variability, eliminate chronic issues, and improve operating results.
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement initiatives addressing production losses, quality concerns, and operational constraints.
Provide technical expertise and support to production and maintenance teams on process- and equipment-related challenges.
Collaborate with internal Centers of Excellence and technical experts to implement best practices and innovative solutions.
Develop and manage process and equipment improvement projects from concept through execution.
Define project scopes, budgets, schedules, and expected business benefits.
Coordinate engineering, design, fabrication, installation, and startup activities.
Lead cross-functional teams in executing projects while minimizing operational disruptions.
Support outage planning and coordinate production and maintenance resources for project execution.
Manage project forecasts and monitor capital and expense spending.
Support development of the plant’s three-year capital plan by identifying opportunities and preparing project justifications.
Prepare project descriptions, cost estimates, vendor proposals, and supporting documentation.
Work with purchasing and contractors to procure services and equipment.
Ensure contractor activities meet safety and compliance requirements.