What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Arconic?
Responsibilities
Basis or Minimum Qualifications
Arconic Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
About The Team
About the Bloomsburg, PA plant.
The Bloomsburg Kawneer plant is located about 10 minutes from Rt. 80 and about 30 minutes from Willkes Barre, PA. This small college town offers a wide selection of small town privately owned businesses with a small town feel. We have a local theater that put on performances throughout the year, county fair grounds, walking and biking paths as well as small parks. We are also close to the Poconos Mountains for hiking and outdoor activities.
- Assist Quality Manager as liaison between Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering relative to customer specifications, customer quality requirements, and customer problems.
- Assist with the review of customer complaints, analysis of claims, and make recommendations for corrective action.
- Lead plant in implementing statistical methods and establishing in control and capable processes through the development of process flows, fishbone diagrams, FMEA’s, and control plans.
- Develop and implement quality procedures, quality plans, quality performance trends, statistical plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead process improvement teams when required; This includes assisting with corrective action development and training.
- Assist in conducting system, product and process audits.
- Assist QA Technicians with plant responsibilities and provide training, including areas such as spec interpretation, calibration and material review.
- Update Quality Assurance procedures, quality plans, work instructions and forms when required.
- Assist with supplier management activities such as supplier audits, supplier approvals, and supplier corrective actions.
- Work with Engineering to develop simple and efficient methods of testing and inspecting products.
- Monitor all manufacturing processes through audits and daily evaluations to ensure that processes are being followed.
- Travel as necessary to customers and suppliers to assist with quality improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
Basis or Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree from an accredited institution
- 2 years' experience in manufacturing or related field.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
- 5 years' experience in manufacturing or related field
- Must have working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes and principles. Requires experience in product and process failure analysis and an understanding of quality techniques such as SPC, TQM, Kaizen, MRB etc. Six sigma is a plus.
- Must be skilled in use of personal computers with emphasis on analytical software.
- Excellent verbal & written communication, presentation, training and leadership skills; strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment essential.
- Knowledge of Quality methods, techniques and equipment.
- Knowledge of use of a wide variety of measuring instruments and complicated drawings.
Arconic Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
About The Team
About the Bloomsburg, PA plant.
The Bloomsburg Kawneer plant is located about 10 minutes from Rt. 80 and about 30 minutes from Willkes Barre, PA. This small college town offers a wide selection of small town privately owned businesses with a small town feel. We have a local theater that put on performances throughout the year, county fair grounds, walking and biking paths as well as small parks. We are also close to the Poconos Mountains for hiking and outdoor activities.