Lead Process Engineer

Novelis Davenport Manufacturing Facility • Davenport, IA

6d • Onsite

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 Davenport team is seeking a Lead Process Engineer – Capital. The Lead Process Engineer – Capital (Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Automation) is a critical leadership role responsible for coordinating capital improvement projects within the Davenport Casting, Davenport Finishing and Lincolnshire Finishing facilities. This role combines strategic oversight of engineering and maintenance projects while coordinating financial accountability with the plant controller to support operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in the field of engineering in management or leadership role
• Effective organizational skills and ability to work with different levels of the organization
• Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Computer Software
• Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers
• Excellent understanding of Rolling Theory and associated process fundamentals
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoCad, with the ability to make minor changes to drawings
• Ability to trouble shoot and perform root-cause-analysis on equipment and process issues, related to rolling and process equipment
• 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

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering with a P.E. Certification
• 5 – 10 years’ work experience in engineering management or leadership role in a related manufacturing process with strong fundamental knowledge of both the equipment and process in rolling.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and implement the capital budget that aligns with strategy execution, performance objectives, development plans, goals and programs to contribute to maximization of return on investment of the operations.
• Capital Tracking and Asset Performance.
• Drive improvement activities in support of the plants annual and strategic plans.
• Be proficient at providing reasonable equipment purchase and install investment cost estimates to help guide capital planning priorities.
• Ensure engineering support, expertise and guidance is given to the Reliability Organization to develop an appropriate Manufacturing Unit Reliability Master Plan.
• Assess the current assets, relative to its life cycle and capability in achieving the business plan and recommend appropriate equipment changes and/or improvements to achieve and sustain.
• Develop a highly proficient business understanding of business customers and suppliers compared to process capabilities such that they can be a valued participant in strategy development efforts.
• 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.
• Develop and implement an annual and five (5) year capital plan, which supports the Manufacturing Unit annual and strategic plans, ensuring the sustainability of the business.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7
• Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior