Mechanical Engineer

Location: Uhrichsville

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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Engineer solutions that keep a world-class manufacturing operation running.

At Novelis Uhrichsville, you won't be maintaining equipment from the sidelines. You'll take ownership of critical industrial assets that directly impact production, reliability, and operational performance across a complex manufacturing environment. From diagnosing chronic equipment failures to improving asset reliability, leading capital upgrades, and supporting new equipment installations, you'll play a key role in shaping how the plant performs today and into the future.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys tackling challenging mechanical problems, working closely with operations and maintenance teams, and seeing their solutions implemented in the field. You'll have the autonomy to identify opportunities, develop engineering solutions, and lead projects that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.

What You'll DoOwn the reliability and performance of critical production equipment across a heavy industrial manufacturing facility.

Troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and equipment failures, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions.

Develop innovative, practical solutions to recurring reliability and maintenance challenges that impact production performance.

Partner closely with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to improve equipment availability, operational efficiency, and plant productivity.

Lead and support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new equipment installations from concept through execution.

Provide mechanical engineering expertise across interconnected mechanical, electrical, process, and civil systems.

Evaluate and select replacement equipment and new technologies with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and long-term operational value.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance practices.

Develop engineering standards, maintenance procedures, and repair strategies that improve safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.

Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously while balancing scope, cost, schedules, and operational priorities.

Support Novelis' commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, quality, and operational excellence.

What Makes This Opportunity Different Direct ownership of equipment reliability and plant performance.

Opportunity to lead projects that have visible operational impact.

Exposure to large-scale industrial manufacturing systems and equipment.

Close collaboration with experienced maintenance, operations, and engineering professionals.

Ability to influence maintenance strategy, capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

A role that combines hands-on field problem solving with project leadership and technical engineering work.

Qualifications Required Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
2+ years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing, heavy industrial, process, metals, chemical, power generation, or similar industries.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with mechanical equipment and industrial systems.

Excellent communication skills and…