R&D Materials Engineer is expected to satisfy the specific needs of new alloy material roll-outs in the production processes; assess viability of Aluminum sheet related technology, process or method within technical discipline to find innovation and integration in the manufacturing and application.

Principle Accountabilities

Technical Expertise

• Possesses specialized knowledge of scientific or engineering principles, theories and concepts in a narrow technical discipline to analyze problems, devise hypotheses, and determine approach for conducting analyses
• Possesses broad knowledge of other technical disciplines; Integrates knowledge of a variety of disciplines to independently address problems in more complex process areas
• Ability to assess viability of a technology, process or method and perform sophisticated analysis of complex data to make recommendations as to the best application for a site based on business needs
• Independently addresses problems of moderate complexity.
• Expanding knowledge of other technical disciplines or process areas
• Takes responsibility for work within established objectives. 
• Innovate new techniques or processes
• File invention records, cited in IP filings, recognizing opportunities for IP

Project Leadership

• Fully competent in project management tools/principles
• Proposes, justifies and leads complex projects for a site or complex segments of larger projects impacting multiple sites/region/global
• Meets assigned project commitments, demonstrating an understanding of project timelines and deliverables
• Responsible for setting own priorities or those of other technical staff, as well as balancing multiple priorities across multiple projects or service group requests

Communication

• Clearly communicates complex technical information or results effectively to colleagues, external suppliers, plant employees and customers
• Participates in gathering of customer (internal or external) requirements and feedback.
• Effectively presents technical information to peers or superiors in the scientific community; persuasion of others to trial new ideas in labs/pilot lines.
• Deliver data, reports, and communication to project stakeholders
• Participates in regular review meetings with co-workers on joint projects.
• Identifies and communicates best practices and methods to others

EHS

• Utilizes equipment in a safe operating manner and in compliance with Novelis safety standards
• SME for EHS concerns related to a specific process(es), laboratory(ies), or functional area(s) so as to ensure consideration of EHS in design/adoption of techniques and equipment

Technical Decision Making

• With guidance, determines priorities and, with consultation, may deviate from established procedures as long as results meet standards
• Provides data or results with detailed interpretation as to validity of results and recommendations as to next steps
• Understanding and assessing risks associated with a course of action, able to make a decision with limited information
• Considers multiple aspects in project developing (e.g. customer, economic, operating, technical) in area of responsibility
• Responsible for leading research and development of product or process effectively

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree or above in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering a directly related field

Experience

• Profound expertise in the field of metallurgy, especially wrought Aluminum product development
• Project management experience with multiple projects

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of physical metallurgy and experience of wrought metal manufacturing
• Fully competent career professional with broad understanding of the relevant principles, theories, and concepts within metallurgy (Aluminum) area of specialization
• Profound experience of materials characterization techniques (SEM, EBSD, EDS)
• Good communication skills and advanced English language

Behavioral Competencies

• Understands the goals of the team or other co-workers and balances personal goals with those of the team, contributes to ensure that the team's goals are achieved
• Breaks problems into individual component tasks, identifies the cause and effect relationships by applying different ideas / approaches
• Makes suggestions for implementing ideas, participates enthusiastically in implementation of new ideas led by others
• Sets or accepts set goals and works to meet desired expectations, takes advantage of all available resources to complete work efficiently

• High level of creativity and self-initiative

Novelis Shanghai office is located in Xinyicheng, Caohejing High-tech Park, Minhang District.