Graduate Mechanical Engineer 2022

Arconic is currently in search of a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to support the Engineering and Maintenance team in Kitts Green.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• The role is to provide engineering input to solve complex and challenging engineering problems in a manufacturing environment.
• Gain knowledge in the necessary skills associated with a Mechanical Engineer – Mechanical theory, practical application, Health and Safety processes and procedures, documentation, scope of works creation, project planning, execution and management, support, and guide shopfloor maintenance personnel.
• Perform in-depth planning and monitoring of activities during periods of planned downtime.
• To lead/support projects related to introducing new and/or improving existing equipment and processes.
• Work with the senior Mechanical Engineers to continuously improve the reliability of equipment and processes.
• Work with the engineering team to deliver projects from conception to completion.

Key Objectives

• Identify key quality, process, and equipment development opportunities for Kitts Green and through the utilisation and deployment of continuous improvement techniques strive to continuously improve Kitts Green’s capabilities.
• To gain a strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering.
• To be able to understand the mechanical principles and systems.
• To be able to assist and take responsibility in improving Plant and Equipment uptime to improve plant reliability.
• To train to be able to assist and be responsible for the specification and procurement of the new Plant and Equipment.
• Delivering Capital Expenditure (Capex) projects on time and on budget.
• Strong IT skills would be highly necessary for this role which would include internal systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel etc.
• To be able to work within a large and fast paced team.
• Analytical and strategic thinking would be required for this position.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive approach and be self-motivated to achieve goals and targets.

About Kitts Green

Kitts Green is an urban centre located 20 minutes from Birmingham City Centre and offers easy access from all major traffic routes, M6, M5, M42.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• A strong desire to work within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• Additional accreditations in engineering tools (CAD, Inventor, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyse technically complex problems and develop the most appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work with others (at all levels of the organisation) and be a positive influence on the engineering and maintenance teams.

About Arconic

Arconic Corporation (NYSE: ARNC), a Fortune 500 company, 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 are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders.

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 shareholders.

Arconic reaffirms its policy to provide equal employment opportunity in recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training, access to facilities, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, recalls or termination of employment to all employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age (within statutory limits). Arconic is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.