Staff Mechanical Engineer

Arconic is currently seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Sheet Finishing Department based in our Davenport, IA location. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities, and a culture that values and rewards employees. Job Summary This experienced staff mechanical engineer will support the Sheet Finishing department to meet engineering, production, maintenance, and quality standards. The role involves mechanical system integration for assigned area projects to create, sustain, or improve manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and processes. It is driven by self‑directed work and collaboration with engineers, technical staff, maintenance, and production. Responsibilities Utilize project management tools for the successful implementation of both sustaining and new capital improvement projects Coordinate all phases of assigned area mechanical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, project safety reviews, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure Manage external vendors and contractors who provide design, material, installation, and other support functions Focus on tactical projects in the areas of safety, infrastructure reliability, training, and production Lead and support the execution of problem‑solving efforts related to process and machine improvements Strong problem‑solving skills, using both theoretical and practical methods to achieve improvements or correct identified problems, are essential. Qualifications Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience Experience developing project business cases and writing project approval requests Excellent verbal & written communication skills with ability to work & interact at all levels of an organization Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project programs 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 (15C.F.R.730, etseq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements Exceptional Candidates Possess Ten (10) or more years of experience in manufacturing processes, especially in the metals industry Experience interpreting design and control of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or utility systems for machine understanding and performing improvement modifications Experience with reliability techniques, including measurement, statistical control, capability, and maintainability Experience developing and implementing mechanical engineering project work #J-18808-Ljbffr