Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs in Iowa

Position 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.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Novelis has approximately 11,600 employees in 25 operating facilities on four continents and is investing close to $1.5 billion in global rolling and recycling expansions to meet the growing demand for our premium product.

Position Overview:

The Novelis Davenport, IA team is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer. The person in this role will report to Associate Engineering Leader. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of the Mechanical Maintenance Engineering function, such as design, construction, and installation of equipment modifications. They will analyze and recommend preventive maintenance replacement programs, provide analysis engineering, and drive the continuous improvement of the plant.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Act as a mechanical domain expert for equipment in various areas of the recycle and remelt processes, including the cold end, hot end, and casting areas.
• Provide innovative ideas and engineering support for JTA projects focused on recycle equipment.
• Provide support to the plant with regards to recycle equipment for day to day troubleshooting and for larger capital projects.
• Use CAD software for design support and equipment improvements.
• Work with external suppliers on the design and testing of equipment.
• Maintain patent reviews / invention records / patent applications during initial product design work. Participate in projects that generate IP.
• Responsible for the quality of assignments with moderate scope and complexity involving application of standard scientific practices, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Propose, justify, and lead moderately complex projects for a site or segments of larger projects with regional or global impact. Work cohesively with teams of other specialists to implement project objectives.
• Manage and coordinate schedules for clear communications with project team and project collaborators.
• Plan for resources and expenditures that impact project timelines.
• Deliver data, reports, and communication to project team members.
• Use equipment in a safe operating manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of aluminum recycling process and equipment.
• High level experience or equivalent experience with Solid works design software.
• Intermediate experience with drafting techniques.
• High level skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Uses sound engineering and time management skills to accomplish a wide variety of technical tasks on the plant level, some regional teamwork will be required.
• Considers fundamental aspects in problem solving (e.g., economics, operating, maintenance and technical) in area of responsibility.
• Able to effectively present technical information to peers or superiors in the technical community.
• Proven track record to work independently as well as lead/participate on teams and work in a matrix environment.

Proven experience as a self-starter, who effectively leads multiple tasks, achieves results with minimal direction and possesses excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.

Perform all the above responsibilities with a safety-focused mentality.

Location profile:

Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations like Habitat for Humanity Riverbend Food Bank and CASI and sponsoring local events including Advanced Manufacturing Career Day. Novelis recognizes its versatile 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 provincial or local laws.

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Location Profile

Davenport IA has been a key player in the aluminum industry for over 11 decades. Novelis employs more than 300 people in the Davenport community across two facilities: a finishing mill and a casting facility. Novelis is an active and engaged community partner in Davenport teaming up with organizations like Habitat for Humanity Riverbend Food Bank and CASI and sponsoring local events including Advanced Manufacturing Career Day.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 provincial or local laws.