Engineering Leader

Novelis Uhrichsville Manufacturing Facility•Uhrichsville, OH

20h

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 Uhrichsville team is seeking an EMRA Leader. The EMRA Leader will develop methods, procedures and people to support the optimization of the processes on both sides of the plant. In this role you will be responsible for developing, submitting and managing an annual five (5) year capital plan, which supports the growth and sustainability of the manufacturing unit’s business objectives. You will also be accountable for the education of the workforce in the disciplines of Engineering / Reliability and will interact with all functions, both internal and external, to ensure that the Engineering / Reliability needs of the business are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering,
5+ years of work experience in the field of engineering in a management or leadership role.
Effective organizational skills and ability to work with different levels of the organization.
Excellent leadership skills and good interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to manage conflict in a direct, yet respectful manner.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and multi-task
Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Computer Software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project
Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers.
Fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD, with the ability to make minor changes to drawings.
Ability to troubleshoot and perform root-cause-analysis on equipment and process issues, related to rolling and process equipment.
Proficient in the fundamentals of reliability such that the position can help establish appropriate PM’s and PdM’s for process equipment.
Understanding of advanced engineering and diagnostic tools such as Finite Element Analysis, vibrations analysis, lubrication analysis, FFT, etc.
Excellent ability to manage all types of projects and administer the Capital Expenditure Budget.
Fundamental understanding of financial analysis associated with project justifications.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering with P.E. certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the manufacturing unit in implementing and practicing good safe working practices through compliance with all federal, state, local and Novelis programs, procedures, and regulations.
Ensure engineering support, expertise and guidance is given to the Reliability Organization to develop an appropriate Manufacturing Unit Reliability Master Plan.
Collaborate with operators, mechanics, electricians, planner, process leaders, shift specialist and reliability leaders on a regular basis to ensure the effectiveness of the PM/PdM system.
Ensure reliability is an integral part of all projects and process optimization activities.
Assist the engineering/reliability organization in coordinating and performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for all significant failures in the facility.
When new projects and/or changes are made to existing assets, involve the reliability organization to help ensure the appropriate training, communication, documentation and PM/ PdM’s are available and/or are created.
Evaluate and recommend changes and/or new technologies, which could differentiate Novelis in the marketplace through product quality, shorter lead times, cost, reduction in environment footprint and energy consumption, improved safety and health, etc.
Drive improvement activities in support of the plants annual and strategic plans.
Provide leadership and guidance to ensure engineering/reliability activities related to process center improvement activities are supported and funded appropriately, to ensure they are completed in a timely manner, on budget and sustained.
Mentor craftspeople through the skill assessment process and members of the organization in the area of EMRA Excellence.
Help establish and implement maintenance, operational, and capital budgets along with performance objectives, development plans, goals and programs to contribute to maximization of return on investment of the unit

Benefits

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