Arconic is currently in search of a Quality Engineer based in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and within our Building & Construction Systems business unit.
As a Quality Engineer, you play a critical role in ensuring that our products consistently meet customer expectations and comply with internal and external quality standards. Your work directly supports the organization’s goals by driving product excellence, improving operational efficiency, and reducing waste.
To be successful in this role, you must quickly develop a deep understanding of our products, materials, manufacturing processes, and quality systems. This knowledge enables you to identify issues accurately, perform thorough root cause analyses, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Your contributions help strengthen our continuous improvement culture, enhance process reliability, and ensure that quality is built into every stage of production.
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.
Primary Responsibilities
- 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
Basic Qualifications
- Associates Degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or military environments, with demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, or direct involvement in quality engineering and assurance activities.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering from an accredited institution
- At least five (5) years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or military environments, with demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation, or direct involvement in quality engineering and assurance activities.
- 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.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and lead training sessions across teams.
- Proficiency with computer and analytical software/data tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Excel)
- Demonstrated initiative and discretion in handling confidential information, with a consistent ability to meet deadlines and collaborate effectively in team environments.
- Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and FMEA.
- Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Ability to analyze quality data and metrics to support decision-making and drive performance improvements
- Knowledge of Quality methods, techniques and equipment to include instruments and complicated drawings.
Arconic Corporation 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 spanets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
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 EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
