Continuous Improvement Specialist-Asset Integrity

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Join a team that supports some of the most exciting industries on the planet—aerospace and space exploration—by keeping our legacy facility running at peak performance. We’re seeking a Facilities/Industrial Engineer who’s ready to be hands‑on with our infrastructure, tackle real‑world challenges, and drive improvements that directly impact our ability to serve our global customers.

Arconic is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist-Asset Integrity to join our Aluminum Extrusion (AEX) business unit in Lafayette, IN. The primary purpose of this role is to be responsible for capital improvements and assisting with production uptime.

This position will implement the predictive maintenance strategy across Arconic manufacturing processes with strong ties to the use of the latest technologies and equipment. Lead role for driving continual improvement and reliability as well as excellence in existing and future manufacturing systems. The incumbent will also serve as a key resource for location growth in automation and integration with enterprise systems.

• Work with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and sustainable production output by utilizing preventive and predictive maintenance tools and technologies as well as analyzing equipment failures
• Evaluate existing manufacturing systems and execute actions to drive safety, productivity, quality, and cost improvements
• Plan and coordinate events for projects and large preventive maintenance events
• Provide hands‑on technical support / troubleshooting to solve problems of root cause
• Read and understand process sheets and blueprints
• Develop and maintain maintenance documents such as FMEA, control plan, standardized downtime reporting and multilevel equipment structure used for all these plus cost reporting. Develop documentation such as standard PM, PdM plans, etc.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in root cause and failure analysis as well as problem solving methodologies to understand and resolve failure modes resulting in quality loss or downtime events.
• Develop lubrication program including training as well as processes and procedures to ensure proper storage, usage, and cleanliness levels in relation to ISO 4406 codes
• Review oil analysis and vibration reports, propose corrective actions depending on criticality and symptoms
• Implement triggers for RCFA and incident reporting based on downtime, criticality, and repeat failures. Develop an incident reporting system
• Determine criticality of equipment and systems based on business needs and needs of the plant
• Implement PM optimization from a 6S approach and coach regarding PMs and their intended function
• Manage a "Reliability Road map" outlining action items, dates, as well as responsible and accountable parties regarding gaps in current state reliability elements to reach best in class reliability
• Lead teams as a facilitator through kaizen events to improve processes and eliminate roadblocks to achieve production goals.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in developing and executing maintenance strategies which strive towards predictive approaches to improve equipment health via Smart Manufacturing.

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Thermography
• Structural NDE (VT, MT, UT)
• Vibration analysis and motor alignment
• Ultrasonic leak detection
• Oil analysis
• Hydraulic circuits and troubleshooting
• Support equipment OEE targets
• Front line problem solving and FMEA
• Ability to identify and prioritize return‑seeking projects that reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance touch time
• Coordinate and schedule equipment maintenance plans along with production and maintenance planning
• Minimize the risk of disruptions caused by systems malfunctions
• Identify potential downtime issues through testing and FMEA; develop solutions and execute to…