Reliability Engineer

Arconic
Arconic

Software Engineering · Full-time

Alcoa, TN, USA

Posted on Sep 23, 2026

Arconic is currently in search of a Reliability Engineer to join our Tennessee Operations in Alcoa, TN.

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do.

The objective of the Reliability Engineering is to work across the Plant and with Arconic’s Corporate group to establish and implement equipment reliability systems and disciplines within a framework of “Reliability Excellence” (REX) program. This includes Maintenance Work Planning, Equipment Bad Actors’ Elimination, Lubrication Excellence and Condition-Based Monitoring.


Arconic Corporation 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, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Tennessee Operations is located 3 hours North of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours East of Nashville, TN; and 4 hours West of Charlotte, NC. Arconic’s Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.
The objective of the Reliability Engineering is to work across the Plant and with Arconic’s Corporate group to establish and implement equipment reliability systems and disciplines within a framework of “Reliability Excellence” (REX) program. This includes Maintenance Work Planning, Equipment Bad Actors’ Elimination, Lubrication Excellence and Condition-Based Monitoring.

You have: (required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Reliability Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution

  • Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing experience within Maintenance, Engineering, or Reliability functions.

  • 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.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

  • CMRP certification
  • >5 years’ experience in maintenance or Reliability Functions
  • Specialty expertise and in PM Optimization, CMMS development or training, CBM use and installation, Lubrication methods and practices
  • Familiarity and application of Lean manufacturing or Six sigma improvement projects.
  • Experience in Improvement projects as individual contributor, as well as project leader.
  • Skilled in data analytics, including collection and deriving data, summarizing, analysis and presentation of data.

  • Able to work in Team environments, as well as at individual tasks.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with various personnel in a variety of settings (shop floor, peers, plant leadership, etc.)

  • Experienced in Microsoft Office products

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ability to meet physical requirements and withstand working conditions described by the Department.

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In this role, you will:

Leadership:

  • Proactively follow and set examples in complying with EHS rules, regulations, and practices.
  • Identify hazards, report and participate in actions to mitigate
  • Accountability for the development and implementation of a reliability system that will result in more reliable equipment
  • Interfacing with area maintenance to ensure common practices are utilized and established plant wide.
  • Participate and lead projects to improve equipment or process performance, and in close cooperation with Maintenance and Engineering teams.
  • Actively attend departmental daily management and maintenance meetings as required.
  • Identify and share best practices in Equipment reliability and maintenance.
  • Training of Engineers and maintenance, create presentations and report to Management.

Reliability System Tools:

  • Development of equipment/ asset hierarchies.
  • Conducting and leading criticality analysis and risk prioritization numbers of assets
  • Performance of RCM/FMEA on critical assets.
  • Development of equipment maintenance plans.
  • Assist and coach users on discipline of correct use of the CMMS and the Work Management processes
  • Engage in establishing a Lubrication Excellence system in cooperation with various Production center Engineers and maintenance staff.
  • Engage in identifying, procurement, and functionality of Condition based Monitoring and Predictive technologies

Other Responsibilities:

  • Participate and Lead RCA's and troubleshooting of failures.
  • Define, improve, and run queries and reports to support a continuous improvement process in equipment performance
  • Provide data, update and prepare reports for leaders as required.

Also note:

  • This position reports to the Director of Reliability Engineering. This role is eligible for relocation assistance. Travel can be up to 10%.