Full-Time

Operations Quality Engineer

Posted on 10/31/2025

Arconic

Arconic

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Lancaster, PA, USA

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other technical field from an accredited institution (at time of employment).
  • Minimum of 1 year experience with manufacturing processes and principles.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in product and process failure analysis.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Support the team in safely producing the highest quality product in accordance with plant quality standards.
  • Coach in a team environment utilizing Arconic Supervisory Excellence (ASE) principles and Human and Organizational Performance principles (HP).
  • Monitor all quality improvement activities and takes action to capture savings in the DI system.
  • Monitor, track and report key Quality metrics to ensure compliance with quality system requirements.
  • Promote and practice Arconic Business System concepts and philosophies
  • Develop incoming quality contracts, audits for adherence to the contracts and issues corrective action requests to resolve violations to the contract.
  • Responsible for deploying Process Management to the Arconic 80.15.1 Standard on all Area critical processes. This includes the tracking and /or auditing of critical process variables to ensure consistent quality characteristics.
  • Lead the development and application of Visual Process Management.
  • Represent the assigned area at the daily “Rock” quality meeting.
  • Lead the development of the corrective action and the response to internal and external customers for their area.
  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate content of quality related SOP’s for the area.
  • Analyze quality data for trends and opportunities for problem-solving and waste elimination.
  • Active presence on the floor to coach and support team members and Operations Shift Coordinators in quality systems and requirements.
  • Attend team meeting to coach and support the team in quality aspects.
  • Reward and recognize teams.
  • Provide quality training to Team members, Star Points, and assigned area personnel.
  • Work safely, practicing and promoting safety consciousness through Human Performance principles.
  • Drive the use of Human Performance tools for quality improvements.
  • Develop inspection practices and criteria to provide assurance of acceptable outgoing product quality.
  • Take action to contain questionable product, communicate to affected resources, and develop corrective & preventive actions through effective problem solving.
  • Accountable for area process changes to ensure product quality is maintained, managing and controlling risks to safety and process integrity. Communicates process changes to affected personnel outside of the production area.
  • Participate in area quality system audits.
  • Utilize the MSO process and EHS requirements when shipping out materials.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Ability to translate corporate and plant quality objectives into meaningful and achievable goals for the department.
  • Operational knowledge regarding process, equipment capability, practices, systems.
  • Strong mechanical and process aptitude preferred
  • Ability to handle multiple projects/assignments concurrently and be results oriented.
  • Demonstrates good computer skills, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  • Experience with AS400, AARTs and Minitab preferred
  • Knowledge of aluminum alloys and properties
  • Knowledge of aluminum product applications
  • Working knowledge of Casting, Rolling, and Finishing Technology (as appropriate by area)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems & IATF standards
  • Able to work flexible hours as required.

Arconic produces aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions for industries such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, industrial, packaging, and building and construction. Its products come from advanced manufacturing processes that convert aluminum into ready-to-use materials and components, which are then integrated into customer parts and systems. The company differentiates itself through a global manufacturing footprint, a broad range of aluminum products, and a close working relationship with clients to ensure they get the right material solutions for complex engineering challenges. Arconic aims to help customers succeed with reliable aluminum solutions while generating value for shareholders.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1888

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $175M Davenport casting complex expands capacity, recycling in 2026.
  • $57.5M HPA facility doubles production, ends foreign imports.
  • Chris Ayers' 25-year expertise drives aerospace growth since 2023.

What critics are saying

  • Lafayette lays off 163 workers, cutting production capacity.
  • Howmet captures 20% more Boeing contracts with lower defects.
  • Russian operations face EU-U.S. sanctions, 40% asset loss.

What makes Arconic unique

  • Leads aerospace aluminum sheet and plate markets globally.
  • Pioneered aluminum brazing sheet for thermal management.
  • Developed 7000-series alloys for lighter aircraft structures.

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Feb 23rd, 2026
Arconic to build $175 million casting complex in Bettendorf

Arconic to build $175 million casting complex in bettendorf. By: QCBJ News Staff | February 23, 2026 Arconic will build a new aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works facility in Riverdale/Bettendorf, increasing its capacity to process and recycle aluminum into ingots used to make sheet and plate products. CREDIT JOHN SCHULTZ The Arconic Davenport Works plant is getting ready for another big milestone in the Quad Cities. The company will build a new aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works facility in Riverdale/Bettendorf, increasing its capacity to process and recycle aluminum into ingots used to make sheet and plate products. The $175 million capital investment is expected to create 40 jobs at a qualifying wage of $28.46 per hour, according to information from Arconic. A new saw will improve efficiency and safety. The new facility will significantly expand aluminum ingot casting capacity, increase recycling of scrap aluminum, improve energy efficiency, and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers while producing high-performance alloys for strategic sectors, Arconic added. On Friday, Feb. 20, the State of Iowa announced that Arconic Davenport Works was selected to receive one of the first Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) awards through the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). BIG supports capital investment and quality job creation projects that strengthen Iowa's economic competitiveness. The IEDA approved awards for a total of five companies, which will assist in the creation of 536 jobs and result in $268.2 million in new capital investment for the state. In addition to the Quad Cities, projects are located in Bondurant, Hiawatha, Vinton and Waverly. "BIG further demonstrates Iowa's commitment to pro-growth policies that help businesses thrive," Gov. Kim Reynolds said in the IEDA news release. "This new program encourages companies in key industries to locate, expand, or modernize facilities in Iowa, strengthening our competitive edge and creating opportunities for Iowans. It also builds on the state's strong economic momentum. Since 2024, Iowa has attracted more than $20 billion in new capital investment and our economic indicators are on the rise - state GDP is up 5%, net earnings grew 7.3%, and personal income increased 3.7%." BIG assist in expansions. "These results show that Iowa's partnership approach works and will continue to make Iowa the best place to invest, innovate, and grow," Ms. Reynolds added. In a statement, the authority said: "IEDA values providing assistance to companies such as Arconic as it further strengthens our advanced manufacturing industry and creates jobs. The project benefitted from support from the Iowa Economic Development Authority via the BIG program to help offset the significant costs associated with expanding and modernizing facilities through tax benefits. This program allows companies to invest more confidently in long-term innovation, new technologies, and workforce development - all essential factors in keeping Iowa competitive in the global marketplace. Finally, expansions such as this are a testament to the strong public-private partnerships that make Iowa such a great place to do business." Arconic Davenport Works will host a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday, Feb. 27, for the casting complex known as Pit 10, marking a major milestone in continued investment at the facility. The event will bring together company leadership, labor representatives, project partners, and employees to recognize progress on the project and reaffirm a shared commitment to safety, partnership, and the community. This project has strong support from several Iowa stakeholders, including U.S. Steelworkers Local 105, Nahant Marsh Education Center, Junior Achievement of the Heartland, Living Lands & Waters, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, the Quad City Conservation Alliance, and United Way Quad Cities. The City of Riverdale also has demonstrated its support by passing a resolution endorsing the project. Together, these partners reflect a shared commitment to strengthening the Quad Cities area, Arconic said in a separate news release Friday, Feb. 20. Groundbreaking Friday. This is the latest new development at the local Arconic facility. Last September, Arconic officials held a ceremony to welcome a new $57.5 million High Purity Aluminum (HPA) facility at Arconic. The facility will double the capacity for producing HPA at the local Arconic plant, and eliminate the need for Arconic to import HPA from a foreign smelter. HPA is important in the industry because it offers superior mechanical strength, enhanced corrosion resistance and exceptional conductivity. It is used to make many products, such as armor on light-weight military vehicles, parts of satellites, airplane wings and much more, Arconic officials said. The Arconic Davenport Works plant currently employs about 2,500 workers.

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