Materials Engineer

Responsibilities

• Balance priorities across multiple projects or work streams to meet assigned project commitments, timelines and deliverables
• Plan, organize, complete and document results of experiments, plant trials and product performance investigations conducted for Novelis, customers, and suppliers; responsible for reliability and accuracy of data and preliminary analysis of results
• May work individually or as a part of a team to perform routine and non-routine assigned tasks, and may coordinate the efforts of others to achieve common goals
• Propose, justify and lead projects for a site or segments of larger projects
• Aid in feasibility studies to analyze the commercial and technical viability of new products and processes
• Aid in developing tests and testing regimes to demonstrate products are fit for purpose
• Drive process improvements within a department or a location; may be responsible for maintenance of critical equipment or process
• Clearly communicate technical information and results effectively to internal collaborators

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Metallurgical, or Mechanical Engineering with typically 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or R&D environment
• Specific experience related to aluminum products would be a distinct advantage, although applicants with relevant experience in steels or other metals would also be considered
• Ability to work with limited supervision from supervisor, project leader or senior technical staff
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize responsibility; must be able to manage multiple tasks without compromising the quality of work and data
• An interest in critical thinking, problem solving and attention to details; strong communication and presentation skills for reporting to internal collaborators
• Strong teammate with ability to interact with different levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of one or more metallurgical processes such as casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing, laboratory heat treatments, materials characterization techniques, etc.
• Experience with project management including tools/principles
• Possess advanced computer skills to collect, store and analyze data and image

What We Offer

• 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
• Retailer and post-retirement health coverage options
• Employee assistance programs available
• 24/7 Wellness, career development, and work-life support resources

Location Profile

Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers, metallurgists, chemists, scientists, technologists, and technicians. The facility includes state-of-the-art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive, beverage can, and specialty markets.

Kennesaw provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums, cultural opportunities, and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.