Continuous Improvement Specialist-Asset Integrity

This position will implement the predictive maintenance strategy across Arconic manufacturing processes with strong ties to the use of the latest technologies and equipment. Lead role for driving continual improvement and reliability as well as excellence in existing and future manufacturing systems. The incumbent will also serve as a key resource for location growth in automation and integration with enterprise systems.
- Work with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and sustainable production output by utilizing Preventive and Predictive maintenance tools and technologies as well as analyzing equipment failures

- Evaluate existing manufacturing systems and execute actions to drive safety, productivity, quality, and cost improvements

- Plan and coordinate events for projects and large Preventive Maintenance events

- Provide hands-on technical support / trouble shooting to solve problems of root cause

- Read and understand process sheets and blueprints

- Develop and maintain maintenance documents such as FMEA, Control Plan, standardized downtime reporting and multilevel equipment structure used for all these plus cost reporting. Develop documentation such as Std PM, PdM Plans, etc.

- Lead cross functional teams in root cause and root cause failure analysis as well as problem solving methodologies to understand and resolve failure modes resulting in Quality loss or downtime events.

- Develop lubrication program including training as well as processes and procedures to ensure proper storage, usage, and cleanliness levels in relation to ISO 4406 codes

- Review oil analysis and vibrations reports, propose corrective actions depending on criticality and symptoms

- Implement triggers for RCFAs and incident reporting based on downtime, criticality, and repeat failures. Develop an incident reporting system

- Determine criticality of equipment and systems based on business needs and needs of the plant

- Implement PM optimization from a 6s approach and coach regarding PMs and their intended function

- Manage a "Reliability Road map" outlining action items, dates, as well as responsible and accountable parties regarding gaps in current state reliability elements to reach best in class reliability

- Lead teams as a facilitator through kaizen events to improve processes and eliminate roadblocks to achieve production goals.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in developing and executing maintenance strategies which strive towards predictive approaches to improve equipment health via Smart Manufacturing.
The candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Thermography

- Structural NDE (VT, MT, UT)

- Vibration analysis and motor alignment

- Ultrasonic leak detection

- Oil analysis

- Hydraulic circuits and troubleshooting

- Support equipment OEE targets

- Front line problem solving and FMEA

- Ability to identify and prioritize return seeking projects that reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance touch time

- Coordinate and schedule equipment maintenance plans along with production and maintenance planning

- Minimize the risk of disruptions caused by systems malfunctions

- Identify potential downtime issues through testing and FMEA; develop solutions and execute to completion

- Identify potential energy savings through cost/feasibility analysis.