Process Engineering Intern

Novelis North America HQ•Bay Minette, AL

5d•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. Novelis Bay Minette is seeking a Process Engineer Intern to support manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within our aluminum operations. This internship provides hands-on experience in process optimization, production support, data analysis, quality improvement, and operational excellence within a manufacturing environment. The Process Engineer Intern will work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Reliability, and Engineering teams to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
Junior, Senior, or recent graduate standing.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Prior internship, co-op, laboratory, or manufacturing experience.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience analyzing and interpreting large data sets.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis tools.
Interest in manufacturing operations and process optimization.
Demonstrated leadership through work, academic projects, student organizations, or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

Support process improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
Analyze production, quality, and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Assist with troubleshooting process-related issues and implementing corrective actions.
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
Develop and update process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence initiatives.
Track project progress and communicate findings, recommendations, and results to leadership.
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture while adhering to site safety and environmental standards.