Process Metallurgist

Arconic is seeking a Process Metallurgist-Aluminum Extrusions to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN.

The Process / Quality Engineer is responsible for driving process improvements, product quality, and manufacturing excellence within the Extrusions Small Press department. This position supports production operations by improving process capability, reducing variation, enhancing product performance, and ensuring compliance with automotive customer specifications and quality management system requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily technical support to small press production operations.

• Lead process capability studies and process control improvements.

• Support new product and process qualifications.

• Lead investigations of customer complaints and nonconformances using 8D, 

5 Why and Root Cause Analysis.

• Support APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and Control Plan activities.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.

• Support AS9100 and customer-specific requirements.

Please note, this position requires significant experience on factory floor where PPE is required.  Must be very comfortable in that factory environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience

• 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). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology,

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace and Automotive manufacturing experience.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 

• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools and IATF 16949 and/or AS 9100

• Experience with aluminum tube, extrusion, drawing or metal-forming processes.

• Six Sigma or Lean certification.

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