Process Engineer - Finishing

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Leadership, Microsoft Office suites, Microsoft-Excel, Python Programming

Job Description

Novelis – Guthrie, KY is seeking a dynamic and experienced Process Engineer to join Novelis at our automotive finishing plant in Guthrie, KY. The Process Engineer will collaborate with the Process Engineering Leader and provide sophisticated business process management expertise in process and product quality control, developing new processes/products/practices, applying statistics, and identifying and resolving customer problems, including technical service to customers.

We seek a collaborative teammate with the initiative to own and drive Process Quality in alignment with the facility's WCM® excellence. A successful candidate will be self-directed and can connect with team members at all levels.

Novelis offers competitive pay and competitive benefits, including paid time off and a generous 401K match. In addition, we provide an impactful culture with solid team values. Say Anything is just one of our many cultural beliefs. At Novelis, you are not just an employee but part of our family!

Responsibilities

• Provide general process technical support in areas of chemicals, pretreatment and wastewater handling.
• Lead recipe development and line optimizations for the Pretreatment line. This is a hands on role and will require plant time 60% of the time.
• Learn and use A3,8D, RCFA, 5Why, methodologies in problem solving and facility improvements.
• Familiarity and a desire to further knowledge in the area of data analysis (iBA, Pi- Process book, Excel, Python, Mini Tab, etc)
• Supports Process and Process Leader on management reviews, major quality initiatives and process improvements.
• Assessment and resolution of process deviations that impact quality, utilization and throughput.
• Development of process control strategy to ensure long-term product and process capability.
• Development and implementation of projects ranging in scope from near-immediate needs to long term strategic initiatives to optimize the business management system.
• Participation in the development of new products- process documentation and refinement of existing ones for end use effectiveness, manufacturing cost control and market development.
• Use WCM methodologies to resolve customer complaints and troubleshoot internal quality concerns. (Often involving provision of technical assistance and advice to the customer.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific discipline, materials science or chemical engineering is preferred. Equivalent experience in a relatable process/ waste water environment is required.
• This position prefers experience in relevant Quality management system responsibility with auto industry emphasis in a large tier one organization.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001-2015 is preferred.
• A successful candidate will be self-directed
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.
• Personal traits should include the ability to utilize human relation skills to motivate, train and understand individuals from a diverse background.
• Familiarity and a desire to further knowledge in the area of data analysis (iBA, Pi- Process book, Excel, Python, Mini Tab, etc)
• Familiarity with data science
• Solid computer skills with software applications proficiency, including Microsoft Office. Ability to learn new software programs quickly.
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Must also possess leadership skills to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives. Ability to organize and prioritize workload; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail.

What Novelis Offers

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement savings plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance