Employment Requirements
This opportunity is not open to C2C relationships or visa sponsorship.

This opportunity is for local (Davenport, IA) candidates only.

Job Description
Our client, 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, the company helps to transform the way they fly, drive, and build. They are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for the company and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.

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

Our client:

Acts With Integrity.
They lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguards our Future.
They protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together.
They cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty.
They build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence.
They pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value.
They achieve success by generating and growing value for our shareholders.

The company 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). The company is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.

This position is subject to Export Control Law
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). Qualified candidate must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the relevant government agency. Business demands may require employer to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
the company affirms its policy to operate without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age.


Responsibilities
Our client is currently in search of a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Davenport, IA.

Since it opened in 1948, the company's Davenport, Iowa aluminum plant has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Built on the bank of the Mississippi River, the plant employs over 2,400 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with a significant percent of revenues coming from exports. Through continued modernization, including over $600 million investment over the past decade alone, Davenport has maintained its position as a premier aerospace and automotive supply plant, and is today an important hub of the company's business.

The Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering services to the Sheet Finishing department to safely meet the company's business plan for engineering, production, maintenance, and quality standards. In this role, you will serve as a critical team member to optimize the safety, efficiency, output, and quality of our plant infrastructure (including but not limited to machine tools & roll grinding equipment, buildings, grounds, water systems, compressed air systems, environmental systems, and cranes) and manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for mechanical system integration for assigned area projects to create, sustain, or improve manufacturing infrastructure, equipment, and processes.

Other duties will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Utilize project management tools for the successful implementation of both sustaining and new capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate all phases of assigned area mechanical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, project safety reviews, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure.
• Manage external vendors and contractors who provide design, material, installation, and other support functions.
• Focus on tactical projects in the areas of safety, infrastructure reliability, training, and production.
• Lead and support the execution of problem-solving efforts related to process and machine improvements.
• Although the person in this position works primarily daytime shifts M-F, it is expected that they work off-shifts and/or weekends as needed to support the functions of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Ag Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum 1 year of Engineering experience in a manufacturing industry (co-op and internships may be included)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills with the ability to work & interact at all levels of an organization
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 years of Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 1 year or more experience with aluminum rolling mill or related technology
• Experience interpreting design and control of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or utility systems for machine understanding and performing improvement modifications
• Experience developing and implementing mechanical engineering project work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)