Metallurgical Engineer

Novelis Global R&T • Kennesaw, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Novelis’ Technology R&D organization as an Entry-Level Engineer and become a key contributor to the development of cutting-edge flat rolled aluminum products. As part of the Metallurgy team, you will work on innovative projects that enhance product performance, improve processing efficiency, and advance recyclability. Collaborating with manufacturing operations, customers, and external organizations, you will help transform scientific ideas into practical, impactful solutions. This role offers exciting opportunities to work on diverse projects, travel to Novelis plants and regional technology centers, and engage with customers. You’ll gain hands-on experience in product and process development while building a strong foundation for future growth in technical and leadership roles. Be part of a team driving the success of Novelis’ global businesses in automotive, aerospace, beverage can, and specialty markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering
• Less than 1-year of industrial experience
• Understanding of microstructure-property relationships in metals and alloys

Nice To Haves

• A passion for research and development in aluminum flat-rolled products and processes.
• Hands-on experience designing and executing experimental test plans.
• Familiarity with sheet metal processing operations.
• Metallurgical characterization and qualification testing skills - Knowledge of computer-aided design and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, SolidWorks) and a desire to master CALPHAD software packages (e.g., Thermo-Calc, JMatPro, FactSage, Pandat).
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Prioritize Safety: Demonstrate a personal commitment to laboratory safety by adhering to Novelis safety rules and processes, ensuring safety remains the top priority.
• Support Product and Process Development: Contribute to the development of aluminum flat-rolled products by optimizing processes such as ingot homogenization, hot and cold rolling, heat treatment, and quenching to optimize microstructures for specific properties and performance metrics.
• Assist Alloy Development: Learn and apply advanced material characterization techniques to support alloy development activities.
• Manage Priorities: Independently balance multiple work streams supporting project leaders to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Execute laboratory and pilot-scale plans to support development activities and assist plant-scale trials to ensure operational readiness for new products and processes.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work seamlessly with metallurgy and laboratory teams.
• Perform Experiments and Investigations: Plan, execute, submit LIMS requests, compile results from experiments, plant trials, and product performance investigations for research projects.
• Drive Innovation: Create intellectual property to differentiate Novelis from competitors and maintain its leadership position.
• Enhance R&D Capabilities: Contribute to improving methods, techniques, equipment, and quality within the R&D organization.

Benefits

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

What This Job Offers

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