Casting Engineer Specialist
Company: Arconic
Location: Alcoa
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Arconic is currently in search of Casting Engineer
Technical Specialist to join our Casting Technology Team based in
North America . 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. Job Summary: This role
will serve as the corporate expert in all molten metal
processes—including casting, melting, and recycling—across the
global network of conventional and aluminum-lithium casthouses. The
individual will be responsible for developing and implementing best
practices in these areas by benchmarking both internal and external
casting operations and staying current with emerging technologies
in the market. As the principal troubleshooter, they will address
complex problems that cannot be resolved by local resources or that
have a system-wide impact on casthouse operations. Additionally,
the role includes responsibility for training and developing both
operators and technologists, with the goal of building a lasting
legacy of expertise within the casting discipline. Responsibilities
In this role, you will: Drive process efficiencies through lowering
costs and improving quality. This is done through teaming with
various plant and corporate resources and using standardize problem
solving tools Organizing, leading and facilitating cross-functional
R&D initiatives for Rolled Products in the casting and
melting/recycling areas. Training and upskilling plant engineers to
improve their ability to provide support in their home casthouses.
Improve ingot casting recovery at our three Rolled Products North
America locations by helping with practice development and
consistency Educate casthouse operators and engineering personnel
on ingot casting best practices Support organic improvements in
casthouse capacity beyond just recovery, including improving set up
times and workflow around the ingot pit Drive best metal quality
practices to ensure a consistent, suitable product out of the ingot
plant Use available casting/recovery data systems to drive the
biggest impact in improving casthouse productivity Also note:
Travel required 25-50% of the time. At times, international travel
may be required. Relocation packages are available for this
position. You may be based in Alcoa, TN, Davenport, IA or
Lancaster, PA for this role. On-site work is required.
Qualifications You have: (required) Bachelor's degree in
Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or Chemical
Engineering from an accredited institution. 5 years of related
experience in a Metallurgical or Materials Science capacity 2 years
of molten metal process experience, including slab casting and
melting/recycling technologies 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. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree
in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics, or
Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution. 7 years of
molten metal process experience, including slab casting and
melting/recycling technologies Aluminum experience
Keywords: Arconic, Knoxville , Casting Engineer Specialist, Engineering , Alcoa, Tennessee
