Molten Metal Technical Specialist - (Job Number: 22001125) at Arconic in Alcoa, Tennessee

Job Description:

Arconic is a global leader in manufacturing aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions, serving primarily the ground transportation, aerospace, building and construction, industrial, and packaging end-markets. We are a leading supplier of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions to the aerospace market and have a leading position in the growing North American automotive aluminum sheet market. We develop and produce quality materials and technologies for customers of lightweight metals.

Primary Purpose of Job:

• This role will serve as the corporate expert in all molten metal processes (casting, melting, and recycling) for the global network of conventional and aluminum-lithium casthouses
• They will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices in the casting and melting/recycling areas. This includes benchmarking internal and external casting operations and keeping abreast of developed technologies in the market.
• The role will be the principle troubleshooter for complex problems that cannot be solved by the locations resources or issues that have a system-wide impact.
• A key aspect of the position is to drive process efficiencies through lowering costs and improving quality. This is done through teaming with various plant and corporate resources and using standardize problem solving tools.
• The role will be responsible for training and development of both operators and other technologists, and to leave a legacy of experts inside of the casting space.
• Implementing new technologies.
• The position requires the individual to be able to work well with a broad group of cultures. The position requires the desire and ability to travel extensively (around 50%) with a portion of the travel being international.
• Organizing, leading and facilitating cross-functional R&D initiatives for GRPE in the casting and melting/recycling areas.

Position can be filled at any North American Global Rolled Products plant location:

• Lancaster, PA
• Davenport, IA
• Alcoa, Tennessee

Travel for this position will be 25%-50% of the time. Sometimes international travel may be required.

#LI-CM1Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.

10 years of related experience in a Metallurgical or Materials Science capacity

5 years of molten metal process experience, including slab/billet casting and melting/recycling technologies

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