Process Engineering Intern

About the role

Novelis in Davenport, IA offers a 12‑week summer 2027 Process Engineering Internship. The intern will work with the Process Engineering Leader and team, gaining hands‑on experience in process engineering, quality, sustainability, and customer‑focused projects at a greenfield site.

Located in Davenport, IA – a hub for aluminum processing for over 11 decades, Novelis employs more than 300 people across two facilities and is active in community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Work with process engineers and quality techs to resolve customer complaints, qualify new customers, and develop processes at a new (greenfield) site.
• Support Process engineers in DOE (design of experiment) improvement projects.
• Learn about sustainability, quality, customer satisfaction and implement knowledge by sharing with operations.
• Perform internal audits of machine centers to drive facility towards continuous multi‑functional mentality.
• Work in multi‑functional groups to support engineering, maintenance, reliability, and automation as we all support the needs of operations.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an accredited 4‑year university.
• Must be a Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or recent Graduate.
• Interested in gaining hands‑on industry experience prior to graduation.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement.
• Understanding of heat‑treating aluminum.
• Prior hands‑on industry experience (previously held an internship).

Benefits

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out‑of‑state interns or interns outside an extended radius.
• Competitive pay.
• Novelis offers high‑quality, market‑driven, affordable benefits to support employee and family well‑being.