Mechanical Testing Engineer

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace automotive beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Novelis has approximately 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Mechanical Test and Metal Processing team located in Kennesaw GA is seeking an Engineer. The incumbent will routinely set up and validate equipment develop knowledge related to maintenance and advanced application/operation of equipment and processes. This role will also support various R&D projects such as alloy and process development/improvement Customer and Plant Support etc. Additionally the chosen candidate will be responsible for quality testing and results output with limited supervision balancing multiple priorities across multiple projects or service group requests.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct laboratory testing and output data for projects; including Tensile Hardness 3 pt bend fatigue Gleeble etc.
• Oversee quality of assignments involving application of standard scientific practices principles theories concepts and techniques
• Use lab management software to manage workflow on equipment to complete test matrices by deadline as laid out by Lab Team Leader.
• Collaborate with various R&D projects to improve upon testing capabilities
• Work closely with Lab Lead and Lab Personnel to create test protocols propose improvements and give guidance based on technical expertise
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Quality System protocols are current maintained and applied with an emphasis on good laboratory practices i.e. implementation and maintenance of 5S program and ISO 17025 compliance LIMS compliance
• Identify improvements or modifications to laboratory equipment and processes to enhance effectiveness accuracy and/or efficiency.
• Meet assigned project commitments demonstrating an understanding of project timelines and objectives
• Clearly communicate technical information and results effectively to internal customers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with work group and other internal functional areas.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner and in compliance with Novelis safety standards
• Work closely with project manager team to support project delivery on time in full
• Lead or support R&D innovation projects to deliver critical initiatives aligned with company vision and strategy

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience and a BS in a relevant field technical program certification or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work with limited supervision project leader or senior technical staff
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excel
• Background in materials testing either from a professional or academia setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Material Science and Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with ISO 17025
• Background with CAD software ie. Fusion 360 Inventor Catia Vault etc.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of testing standards including: ASTM ISO DIN etc.
• Experience with 2D and 3D DIC testing
• Creating python scripts
• Project management experience is highly preferred.

What We Offer:

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 driven by the marketplace and affordable. In addition to core benefits we provide these unique to the industry 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!

Novelis Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia within the greater Atlanta metropolitan area is a cutting-edge full-service research and technology hub that employs approximately 200 people including world-class engineers metallurgists chemists scientists technologists and technicians. The facility includes state-of-the-art lab equipment and a diverse mix of product pilot lines that bring innovative solutions to customers in the automotive beverage can and specialty markets. Kennesaw provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural opportunities and educational institutions. Novelis is committed to the Kennesaw community and supports a number of local charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as FIRST Robotics aimed at encouraging young people to pursue the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in order to spur the next generation of scientists and innovators.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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