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Hot Rolling Mechanical/Process Engineer

Arconic · Lancaster, PA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Travel
50%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Metals
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Arconic (metals) in Lancaster, PA. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Extrusion, AutoCAD
Day to day
about 50% travel

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $117k–$146k.

Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 13 reliability engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 12 other live reliability postings in Pennsylvania.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 69%
  • Team leadership 38%
  • 5S 23%
  • New product launch 23%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Arconic in Lancaster

2 other open roles at this site.

Full description from ArconicAs posted on their careers site.Show

In this role, you will

  • ◆Optimize hot rolling processes and equipment to improve safety, quality, productivity, and capacity.
  • ◆Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues at manufacturing facilities.
  • ◆Lead and support cross-functional problem-solving teams and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • ◆Develop and deploy standard practices for hot rolling operations.
  • ◆Identify improvement opportunities and facilitate technology transfer across facilities.
  • ◆Maintain working relationships with equipment suppliers and monitor industry developments.
  • ◆Support and provide engineering expertise for capital improvement projects.
  • ◆Prepare project estimates, technical justifications, and implementation plans for capital investments.
  • ◆Participate in technical assessments of facilities and equipment.
  • ◆Provide technical training, mentoring, and process expertise to manufacturing personnel.
  • ◆Manage and coordinate external vendors supporting engineering and technical services.
  • ◆Support process control, equipment reliability, and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing locations.

You have: (required)

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • ✓Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
  • ✓Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting hot rolling operations or related metals manufacturing processes.
  • ✓Experience with capital project planning, justification, implementation, and startup support.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • ✓Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
  • ✓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 (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
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The Hot Rolling Mechanical/Process Engineer provides technical leadership and engineering expertise to support manufacturing operations across Arconic's Global Rolled Products business. This role serves as a subject matter expert for hot rolling processes and is responsible for developing and implementing best practices, optimizing manufacturing systems, troubleshooting complex process and equipment issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.

Working closely with plant operations, engineering teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders, the engineer identifies opportunities to improve product quality, increase capacity, reduce operating costs, and improve equipment reliability. The position supports capital improvement projects from concept through implementation, facilitates technology transfer across manufacturing locations, and provides technical training and mentorship to engineers, operators, and other technical personnel.

The Hot Rolling Mechanical/Process Engineer serves as a key technical resource for rolling technology, leading problem-solving efforts, conducting technical assessments, evaluating new technologies, and supporting strategic manufacturing initiatives. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manufacturing cultures.

This position reports to the Manager of Rolling Technology/Process Engineering and requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25-50%) to support manufacturing facilities and business objectives.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

  • +Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • +Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
  • +Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments.
  • +Experience in aluminum rolling or metals manufacturing operations.
  • +Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations.
  • +Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and process control systems.
  • +Self-starter with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs.
  • +Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring technical personnel.
  • +Experience managing external vendors and engineering service providers.

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 markets. 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.

This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

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