Surface Characterization Specialist

Arconic is currently in search of a Surface Characterization Specialist to join our Quality Team based in Davenport, IA.

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.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Working with other technical personnel to develop, refine and maintain various surface imaging technologies on the processes assigned.
• Train and coach production and maintenance employees on the daily use and routine maintenance of these surface imaging technologies.
• Work with operating personnel to define reaction plans and incorporating these technologies into daily management and problem solving.
• Assist in multi-disciplined problem solving on system and quality issues.
• Incorporate Lean manufacturing tools such as kaizens, problem solving A3s, and so on towards continuous improvement in the use of the surface imaging tools and the continuous improvement of the products.
• Incorporating Human Performance tools and coaching towards producing a quality product in a safe manner.
• Support system reliability by maintaining an adequate spare part inventory and advising on maintenance schedules.
• Basic Surface inspection system software/hardware installation as well as maintenance activities.
• Assist in trouble shooting and repairs to the systems in conjunction with other technical resources within the corporation and the system supplier(s).
• Assist in problem solving customer issues by serving as help chain for Field Service personnel and in some cases interacting directly with customers.
• Establish and follow relevant report and data storage procedures to ensure all corporate and customer specifications are met.
• Use of APQP quality systems tools (FMEA, control plans, reactions plans), corrective action tools, and auditing processes to ensure the quality of the products produced and adherence to established procedures and relevant industrial specifications (TS16949, AS9100, etc.)