Joining and Forming Engineer

Novelis•Kennesaw, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Kennesaw Joining and Forming Team is seeking an Engineer. The incumbent will work closely with Engineers, Scientists, Technicians and Technologists to develop customer-focused technologies and sheet aluminum joining expertise, with a primary focus in automotive applications. The incumbent will be a member of the Applications Community within the Novelis R&T organization, will also work closely with colleagues in the Metallurgy, Surfaces and Corrosion teams to solve challenging problems across all Novelis value streams (Can, Automotive, Aerospace, and Specialties) and develop a deeper core knowledge. This role requires extensive project management skills and design knowledge of sheet aluminum across these value streams. Hands-on experience with a wide range of joining technologies is essential, including Resistance Spot Welding, Self-piercing riveting, laser welding, GMAW, and other types of Mechanical Joining. Candidates are sought who have demonstrated ability to identify gaps; develop, propose, and manage projects; and execute within a team environment. Opportunities exist to employ current innovative testing capabilities, propose new equipment, and to develop tailored equipment. Additionally, opportunities exist to manage projects, collaborate with external customers and partners, travel to Global Novelis sites, and disseminate findings in peer-reviewed journals and at international conferences.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical, Materials/Metallurgical or Welding Engineering with 3-5 years’ work experience or M.S./Ph. D. degree with 1-2 years’ work experience
Track record of developing joining technologies for implementation in automotive OEMs or other industries.
Demonstrated management skills in planning, resourcing, and execution to deliver on-time results of large and complex projects
First-hand experience presenting project highlights, outcomes, and setbacks to collaborators
Capacity to evaluate customer needs and pivot when goals or requirements change
Knowledge of aluminum alloy systems and how these systems are applied to various use scenarios, such as: auto applications or can body versus can end applications
Demonstrated experience in sheet metal joining with practical experience with resistance spot welding, self-piercing riveting, laser welding and other mechanical joining.
Knowledge of impact of material properties on joining process and joining performance.
Knowledge of robotic programming
Understanding of the business impact such as manufacturing/assembly cost by choice of certain joining technology and equipment.
Knowledge of methods to measure and monitor Joining operations, such as vision systems, image analysis and load sensors, etc.
Deliver on-time results in a fast-paced research and development environment.

Nice To Haves

Self-starter with demonstrated hands-on experience

Responsibilities

Lead Science and Engineering advances in Joining to innovate new ideas in the application.
Lead large internal and external customer-focused projects from concept to completion to enable increased customer use of aluminum.
Ensure projects are well planned, appropriately resourced, correctly prioritized and timely delivered.
Provide technical sharing and knowledge dissemination in Joining
Take a key role in solving customer aluminum joining issues including mixed material joining and identifying their potential knowledge gaps
Leverage data and techniques developed within Novelis to inform customer design constraints and experimental trial scenarios
Provide technical competency in aluminum joining
Write Technical reports and invention records in the course of research and support patent filing to strengthen Novelis IP position and protection.
Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.