Process Engineer (Finishing)

About the position

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 Bay Minette, AL team is seeking a Process Engineer. The person in this role will use their knowledge of project management to plan and implement key capital projects, drive technology improvements, and provide engineering solutions that deliver efficiency and improve operations within the site. The key responsibility is to generate and coordinate all process settings and procedures to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient production of quality products. This position requires an individual with excellent technical ability, a passion for new technology, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote EHS policy to ensure that Novelis EHS Standards are met within the functional role; establish and implement policies and practices required to provide safe equipment, a safe working environment and safe work practices.
• Adhere to all corporate, plant, local, state and federal safety rules and regulations.
• Understand current policies and procedures to ensure outside vendors/contractors are in alignment.
• Coordinate operator training as it relates to the edge trim and packing process.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are capable of meeting customer requirements, internal yield, recovery, quality, reliability, and productivity objectives.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, control plans, SPC, FMEAs and job instructions.
• Oversee department project and product development initiatives from beginning to end, being responsible for quality control throughout the implementation cycle.
• Communicate project expectations to team members, contractors, and customers timely and clearly.
• Assist with department CARS as they relate to the edge trim line.
• Assist quality engineers with maintenance of surface inspection classification system.
• Assist operators and supervisors on process related items and relevant troubleshooting.
• Lead improvement activities to improve throughput, efficiency, and recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or 3+ years of applicable work history with aluminum rolling, trimming, and/or packing processes.
• Strong technical and process leadership skills are required in this position, with ability to work multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills including solving problems while exhibiting practical judgment and realistic understanding of the issues involved.
• Ability to overcome obstacles and find reasonable resolutions to situations on a case-by-case basis as encountered.
• Must exercise discretion when determining if direction from manager is needed.
• Willingness to travel for training and meetings as needed.
• Experience using a variety of computer programs and willing to learn new computer skills quickly.
• Ability to empower and engage a diverse team by demonstrating our Cultural Beliefs in all activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts - Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement savings plans - medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance