Novelis

Engineering Leader

Job Locations US-OH-Uhrichsville
ID
2024-46074
Schedule
Full Time
City
Uhrichsville
State/Province
Ohio
Country
US

Position Overview

Company 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.

 

Position Overview

 

The Engineering Manager 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.

 

 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

As the Engineering Manager YOU will:  

  • 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.
  • Oversee improvement activities in support of the plants annual and strategic plans.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to members of the organization in the area of EMRA Excellence.
  • 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.
  • Coaching and mentoring with craftspeople through the skill assessment process will be required.
  • 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

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering, Masters Degree Preferred in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering with P.E. certification.
  • 5+ years of work experience in the field of engineering in a management or leadership role.
  • Effective organizational skills and ability to work with various 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; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail.
  • 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.

What We Offer:

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry 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 

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Location Profile

Opened in 1985 the Uhrichsville facility produces flat rolled aluminum sheet. The rolling mill cold rolls aluminum sheet to a desired gauge anneals to temper levels and slits the rolled sheet to size. Employing more than 350 people the facility produces aluminum sheet for building and construction automotive distribution transportation and consumer durable applications.  

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training, are without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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