Staff Process Engineer

Arconic • Bettendorf, IA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Arconic is seeking a Staff Process Engineer for its Hot Rolling Team in Davenport, Iowa. The role is part of the Rolling Department and combines process knowledge, hands-on problem-solving, and data analysis to investigate process issues. The engineer will use information from cameras, sensors, data historians, and observations from equipment operators and maintenance personnel, and will collect, analyze, and visualize large datasets to identify trends and diagnose process problems.

The position involves working on the plant floor, supporting teams, improving reliability and machine efficiency, and leading cross-functional projects. The engineer will help deliver process and quality improvements, apply process and statistical modeling, and contribute to long-term improvements while supporting a culture focused on safety, quality, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to understand and diagnose processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues.
• Office computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.
• Proficiency in collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing large datasets.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire.
• Must meet applicable export-control compliance requirements for access to controlled technology; relevant government authorizations may be required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and process aptitude.
• Working knowledge of Process Control Systems.
• Working knowledge of metals rolling technology and operational knowledge of processes, equipment capability, practices, and systems.
• Ability to handle multiple projects or assignments concurrently and be results-oriented.
• Experience with dashboard visualization tools such as Power BI or R.
• Experience with data historians such as PI or PI Datalink.
• Understanding of database structures, data pipelines, and query optimization.
• Proficiency in process analysis, process modeling, statistical analysis, and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, analyze, and visualize large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that help solve defined problems.
• Implement process and quality improvements to meet plant goals.
• Partner with production, operations, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve complex challenges.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop long-term solutions for critical issues.
• Monitor key performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with industry best practices and introduce new technologies to enhance reliability.
• Apply process and statistical modeling to data analysis for problem-solving.
• Support teams on the plant floor and drive improvements in reliability and machine efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage projects from start to finish.

What This Job Offers

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