Sr Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Novelis Davenport team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer. The Mechanical Engineer serves as a domain expert for finishing process equipment, including cold mill, annealing, paint line, and casting areas. This role provides engineering support for JTA projects, design improvements, and capital projects, while ensuring safe and efficient operations. Responsibilities include leading moderately complex projects with regional impact, using CAD software for equipment.

• Provide innovative ideas and engineering support for JTA projects.
• Provide support to the plant with regards to finishing equipment for day to day solving and for larger capital projects and participate in projects that generate IP.
• Use CAD software for design support and equipment improvements.
• Work with external suppliers on the design and testing of equipment and use equipment in a safe operating manner.
• Maintain patent reviews, invention records, and patent applications during initial product design work.
• Responsible for the quality of assignments with moderate scope and complexity involving application of standard scientific practices, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Propose, justify, and lead moderately complex projects for a site or segments of larger projects with regional or global impact.
• Work cohesively with teams of other engineers to complete project objectives.
• Manage and coordinate schedules for clear communications with project team and project collaborators.
• Plan for resources and expenditures that impact project timelines.
• Deliver data, reports, and communication to project partners.
• Perform all the above responsibilities with a safety-focused attitude.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of aluminum process and equipment.
• High level experience with Solid Works design software.
• Intermediate experience with drafting techniques.
• High level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to apply sound engineering and time management skills to accomplish a wide variety of technical tasks on the plant level, some regional collaboration will be required.
• Ability to consider fundamental aspects in problem solving (e.g., economics, operating, maintenance and technical) in area of responsibility.
• Ability to effectively present technical information to peers or superiors in the technical community.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on teams and work in a matrix environment.
• Proven experience as a self‑starter, who effectively manages multiple tasks, achieves results with minimal supervision and possesses excellent documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Position may require limited travel to work with other facilities to investigate process improvement activities that may be incorporated in the Davenport facility.

• Specific knowledge of rolled aluminum products and related processes, with the ability to implement and identify simple or site‑specific process improvements.

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs:
  Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of…