Novelis · 21 hours ago
Process Engineer
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNovelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. The Process Engineer role involves assisting in the development of cold rolling, annealing, tension leveling, and slitting processes while ensuring safety, quality, and production objectives are met.
MiningFood and BeverageManufacturingPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Work safely, in compliance with all corporate, plant, local, state and federal safety rules and regulations, and staying on top of current policies and procedures, ensuring outside vendors/contractors align with the same
Investigate, develop and provide recommended solutions for any safety issues related to plant equipment requiring field or project engineering as assigned
Establish, complete and audit routine management for the site with KPI, CIV and COV monitoring/control charts
Work alongside operators and other manufacturing unit staff as needed for RCAs to solve and prevent problems that impact product quality and productivity
Identify areas of potential advancements in the processes, equipment, and facility to achieve increased profitability through reduced costs, increased efficiency, improved quality, increase production output and optimized equipment uptime
Ensure that the processes result in a product that meets or exceeds our internal and external customer expectations
Understand and be mindful of any process projects including budget control, schedule, and compliance with safety, environmental and sustainability requirements, to assure performance against expectations
Continually review control plans, work instructions, process methods, equipment, and technology for robustness, reliability, and obsolescence. Develop plans for modifications and/or upgrades as needed
Ensure all processes remain aligned with relevant requirements, including Customer’s, applicable portions of ASTM B209, Aluminum Association, and ISO 9001:2015
Must be able to overcome obstacles and find reasonable resolutions to situations on a case-by-case basis as encountered
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering. (Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering is preferred)
Must have strong computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) and SPC software
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and persuasively to all levels of the organization
Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives
Hard skills in problem-solving and complex data analysis
Proven technical and process leadership skills to advise, coach and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
Desire to take initiative and develop a proactive relationship with employees through follow-up, understanding their needs and encouraging a collaborative relationship
Preferred
Working knowledge of aluminum rolling processes, including hot rolling, cold rolling, annealing, tension leveling, slitting, and painting of aluminum coils
3 - 5 years of professional experience in process engineering
Background in Lean / Six Sigma principles (Green/Black Belt) and A3 problem solving methodology
Experience in maintaining compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ASTM, and/or Aluminum Association standards
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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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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