Position Overview

The Novelis Davenport team is seeking a Lead Process Engineer – Capital. The Lead Process Engineer – Capital (Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Automation) is a critical leadership role responsible for coordinating capital improvement projects within the Davenport Casting, Davenport Finishing and Lincolnshire Finishing facilities. This role combines strategic oversight of engineering and maintenance projects while coordinating financial accountability with the plant controller to support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and implement the capital budget that aligns with strategy execution, performance objectives, development plans, goals and programs to contribute to maximization of return on investment of the operations.
• Capital Tracking and Asset Performance.
• Drive improvement activities in support of the plants annual and strategic plans.
• Be proficient at providing reasonable equipment purchase and install investment cost estimates to help guide capital planning priorities.
• Ensure engineering support, expertise and guidance is given to the Reliability Organization to develop an appropriate Manufacturing Unit Reliability Master Plan.
• Assess the current assets, relative to its life cycle and capability in achieving the business plan and recommend appropriate equipment changes and/or improvements to achieve and sustain.
• Develop a highly proficient business understanding of business customers and suppliers compared to process capabilities such that they can be a valued participant in strategy development efforts.
• 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.
• Develop and implement an annual and five (5) year capital plan, which supports the Manufacturing Unit annual and strategic plans, ensuring the sustainability of the business.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in the field of engineering in management or leadership role
• Effective organizational skills and ability to work with different levels of the organization
• Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Computer Software
• Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers
• Excellent understanding of Rolling Theory and associated process fundamentals
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoCad, with the ability to make minor changes to drawings
• Ability to trouble shoot and perform root-cause-analysis on equipment and process issues, related to rolling and process equipment
• Excellent ability to manage all types of projects and administer the Capital Expenditure Budget
• Fundamental understanding of financial analysis associated with project justifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering with a P.E. Certification
• 5 – 10 years’ work experience in engineering management or leadership role in a related manufacturing process with strong fundamental knowledge of both the equipment and process in rolling.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

What We Offer

Novelis’ benefits reflect our commitment to supporting employees and their households with flexible, high-quality options, including:

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

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 such as Toys for Tots and Hope at the BRICK House. Novelis is also a member of the Good Neighbor Project in Davenport.