Casthouse Technical Process Leader

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.

Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:

Join a team where your leadership and technical expertise make a real impact.

As a Casthouse Technical Process Leader, you’ll guide process engineering and quality initiatives that drive safety, efficiency, and innovation.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy mentoring others while solving complex challenges.


* Lead shift operations with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.


* Serve as the primary technical and quality resource for casthouse operations.


* Coordinate engineering initiatives and support cross-functional teams.


* Facilitate training programs to build technical capabilities across the team.


* Act as a liaison with internal centers of excellence (COE), technical visitors, and customers.


* Champion APS (Alcoa Production System) activities and drive process improvements.


* Maintain and enhance quality systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs).


* Communicate performance metrics and progress toward KPIs to leadership.


* Support supplier and customer quality meetings to strengthen relationships.


* Step in as Process Lead when needed.

What You Bring


* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Associate’s degree with experience also considered).


* 2–3 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing process engineering.


* Strong understanding of process control systems and engineering principles.


* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


* Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


* Supervisory experience is a plus.


* Commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

What we offer:


* Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.


* 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)


* Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance


* Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working


* Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 paid holidays, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum...