Mechanical Engineer

Alcoa International Holdings Company - New Kensington, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Kensington, PA

About the position

At Alcoa, the Mechanical Engineer will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the aluminum industry. This position involves providing day-to-day technical advice and collaborating with designers, technicians, and other specialists to achieve program goals. The engineer will initiate and implement improvement projects that focus on enhancing designs, operability, safety, and cost-effectiveness of components. Additionally, the role requires managing capital and expense project requests, including schedules and costs, while ensuring compliance with engineering and industry standards. The Mechanical Engineer will also interact with fabricators and suppliers to ensure that the products delivered meet the required specifications for their applications. This position demands the ability to identify and implement new insights while gaining team consensus, as well as the capability to shift focus and problem-solve under pressure. Proficiency in crafting, maintaining, and updating drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD is essential for this role. Alcoa values integrity, excellence, care for people, and courageous leadership, and these values are foundational to the success of the Mechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution, along with at least five years of experience in an industrial environment. Candidates should be on track to become a licensed Professional Engineer or already hold a PE license. Excellent digital literacy and experience with Microsoft Office applications are required, along with a results-oriented mindset and adaptability in the face of challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical advice and support to team members.
• Develop designs in collaboration with designers and technicians.
• Initiate and implement improvement projects to enhance designs and reduce costs.
• Manage capital and expense project requests, including schedules and costs.
• Interact with fabricators and suppliers to ensure product specifications are met.
• Ensure compliance with engineering and industry standards in project work.
• Identify and implement new insights while gaining team consensus.
• Shift focus and problem-solve under pressure as needed.
• Craft, maintain, and update drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 5 or more years of experience working in an industrial environment preferred.
• On track to become a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or already a PE.
• Excellent digital literacy with the ability to learn new software and programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Results-oriented approach to tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of challenges.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match up to 6% and additional employer retirement income contribution with no vesting period.
• 15 days of vacation and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA.
• Paid annual volunteer hours.
• Career development opportunities to pursue passions.
• Social and diversity-focused engagement opportunities.