Novelis · 20 hours ago
Lead Technical Development Engineer
Novi, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expNovelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions. The Lead Technical Development Engineer will ensure Novelis products meet customer expectations through hands-on testing and material development, while collaborating with various teams to develop improved products for automotive OEMs.
Food and BeverageManufacturingMiningPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Connect with OEMs, as needed, on requirements & developments; prepares Senior Technical Manager and/or Technical Development Managers for OEM communications
Lead projects in partnership with OEM Engineering from concept to conclusion
Lead and contribute to discussions on all new alloy developments with regard to specific customer requirements
Identify customer requirements for aluminum sheet products, including alloy and appropriate surface treatments and topographies
Develop, problem-solve and recommend customer specifications, and identify or develop Novelis products and processes to meet them
Participate in customer design reviews
Problem solve issues with implementation of Novelis products into OEM manufacturing stream
Support the execution of the overall portfolio and hopper of improvement activities for Auto products at the various NNA operations
Identify, initiate, lead, facilitate, participate in, and/or direct long term product and process development and improvement activities to support achievement of our Novelis Focused Five goals
Design, lead, and collaborate on internal trials with Kennesaw and our Manufacturing plants
Develop product delivery specifications in conjunction with Novelis mills or blanking/tolling subcontractors
Perform extensive testing and lab work to validate process and product development efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in an engineering field, BS targeted at Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering, preferred
Minimum 8-10 years' experience related to aluminum sheet processing in a technical, commercial or product development role
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal, interpersonal
Intermediate level statistical analysis
Problem identification / resolution techniques
Familiarity with organizational change and project management
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Excellent team facilitation and overall personal engagement skills
Ability to lead own workload, but optimally collaborate with team and outside engineering companies as needed
Results-oriented, with willingness to develop new designs in collaboration with internal partners and industry peers
Preferred
Masters Degree in engineering, statistics, business administration or a Black Belt
5 years in an Aluminum Rolling Mill
Background in sheet rolling processes
Background in applied statistics
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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2023 (16)
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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
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