Novelis · 2 months ago
Engineering Leader
US-KY-Guthrie
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNovelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing innovative solutions to various markets. The Engineering Leader will oversee mechanical, electrical, and reliability engineering services, ensuring minimal downtime and improved efficiency at the automotive finishing plant in Guthrie, Kentucky.
Food and BeverageManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Manage the storeroom along with a team of engineers and technicians to plan, schedule, and maintain installed and new assets
Ensure activities are properly scoped and that machine center downtime is kept to a minimum
Ensure that engineering issues related to safety are resolved as quickly as possible
Provide equipment capable of operation in a safe and ergonomically correct matter
Manage projects to install, upgrade or modify plant assets or infrastructure
Work with local maintenance and corporate reliability departments to develop maintenance plans to attain world class uptime
Understand and document equipment reliability requirements
Lead the Manufacturing Unit in aspects of the process related to automation and controls
Improve the efficiency and reliability of automation systems
Provide leadership in the assessment, analysis, monitoring and measurement of recovery performance
Evaluate opportunities to invest capital funds
Ensure projects are delivered within cost parameters
Manage the repair and maintenance budget
Manage the capital project process and maintain a 5-year CapEx plan
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering
5 years of 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 interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient in Computer Software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project
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
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
Master's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation or Mechanical Engineering with a P.E. Certification
Benefits
Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
Diabetes Management Program
Pet insurance
Identity Theft Protection
PerkSpot Discount Program
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Company
Novelis
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (35)
2024 (30)
2023 (16)
2022 (40)
2021 (14)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.31BKey Investors
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-12-23Debt Financing· $800M
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $750M
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $750M
Leadership Team
Steve Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Schlicht
Senior Vice President, Global Beverage Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-11
2026-01-03
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