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Novelis · 22 hours ago

Engineering Leader

Novelis is a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider, and they are seeking an EMRA Leader for their Uhrichsville Manufacturing Facility. The EMRA Leader will develop methods and procedures to optimize plant processes, manage a five-year capital plan, and ensure the education of the workforce in Engineering and Reliability disciplines.

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Responsibilities

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
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
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
Mentor craftspeople through the skill assessment process and members of the organization in the area of EMRA Excellence
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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProject ManagementReliability EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisAutoCADFinancial AnalysisMulti-taskingSpecification WritingSoftware ProficiencyLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of work experience in the field of engineering in a management or leadership role
Effective organizational skills and ability to work with different 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 and multi-task
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

Preferred

Masters Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering with P.E. certification

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
401(k) savings plan with company match
Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
Retirement Savings Account
Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Company

Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.

H1B Sponsorship

Novelis has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (35)
2024 (30)
2023 (16)
2022 (40)
2021 (14)
2020 (15)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.31B
Key Investors
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-12-23Debt Financing· $800M
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $750M
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $750M

Leadership Team

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Steve Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Greg Schlicht
Senior Vice President, Global Beverage Packaging
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