The jobholder is to solve technical problems, improve efficiency and quality control of processes, as well as to exploit the unique advantages of aluminum metal as a sustainable material in delivering transformational value to our customers and to Novelis.

He/she will work on projects (including commercialization-mass production) and fundamental research in the general area of aluminum rolled products and process development. 

Job Context

Uses creativity, innovation and knowledge of multiple technical disciplines and processes to solve complex problems that may affect multiple sites.
Proposes, justifies and leads moderately complex projects. Begins to integrate knowledge of a variety of disciplines to independently address more complex problems.
Ability to independently isolate a problem and draw upon knowledge and experience to design appropriate possible solutions.
Manages priorities for work teams or project teams.
Demonstrates general knowledge of regional and global processes, business strategies and trends in the industry including the plans of competitors.
Application of fundamental training and experience to conduct research into new process areas or products.
Balancing time and work schedule to focus on knowledge transfer to junior technical staff
Identifies and communicates best practices and methods to others.

Major Challenges

Independently applies the underlying principles of a technical discipline to set up and execute complex analyses; Serves as key researcher on critical initiatives conducting research with little to no guidance.

Must be flexible and adaptable to work on several projects at any given time.  Must be able to adjust work programs to reflect periodic changes in business priorities. Must be capable of responding to the needs of short- and longer-term objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

EHS

• Utilizes equipment in a safe operating manner and in compliance with Novelis safety standards
• SME for EHS concerns related to a specific process(es), laboratory(ies), or functional area(s); ensures consideration of EHS in design/adoption of techniques and equipment
• May be accountable for ensuring appropriate EHS and housekeeping practices for an assigned area at a site
• May be responsible for ensuring that other employees in an assigned area or project team utilize equipment in a safe operating manner and utilize safe practices to comply with Novelis safety standards.
• Likely to lead local site safety initiatives, implementing or transferring shared practices, and may be involved in broader regional or global EHS initiatives.

Technical Expertise

• Profound expertise in the field of metallurgy of aluminum alloy sheet and plate. Solid understanding of aluminum manufacturing process: casting, hot and cold rolling, heat treatment (homogenization, annealing, solution treatment, aging, etc.). Solid understanding of correlations among structure, mechanical, and corrosion behavior. Experience in automotive aluminum alloys a significant plus.
• Comfortable with destructive and no-destructive investigation techniques, SEM, DSC, tension, corrosion, compression, fatigue, k1c testing.
• Possesses broad knowledge of other technical disciplines; Integrates knowledge of a variety of disciplines to independently address problems in more complex process areas
• Perform sophisticated analysis of complex data and make product or process recommendations based on analysis
• Ability to assess viability of a technology, process or method to make recommendations as to the best application for a site based on business needs
  Develops broad knowledge of other engineering or scientific disciplines 
• Takes responsibility for work within established objectives. 
• Where appropriate, may supervise and give scientific direction to a support group or lead a small/medium project team in the area of specialty; accountable for outcomes of project teams
• File invention records, cited in IP filings; recognizing opportunities for IP

Project Leadership

• Demonstrates proficiency in project management tools/principles or competently leads projects of moderate complexity
• Proposes, justifies and leads complex projects for a site or complex segments of larger projects impacting multiple sites/region/global
• Will ensure speedy and effective action to progress site or regional project objectives through interactions with equipment manufacturers and third party companies who may be Novelis suppliers or customers 
• Balancing multiple priorities across multiple projects or service group requests
• Responsible for setting priorities of project team; as well as balancing multiple priorities across multiple projects or service group requests.

Communication

• Frequently communicates scientific and technical  information or results effectively to colleagues, external suppliers and customers that influences program decision-making
• Participates in gathering of customer (internal or external) requirements and feedback; incorporates requirements and feedback to project actions. 
• Effectively presents technical information to peers or superiors in the scientific community; persuasion of others to trial new ideas in operations.
• Publishes research results in scientific journals; lead, discuss and review research results submitted by junior staff
• May present information at technical conferences
• Identifies and communicates best practices and methods to others.
• Has the ability to effectively operate in multiple geographies and cultures

Team Orientation

• Leads/coordinates the efforts of others to achieve common goals and reviews their work/progress
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with work group, external suppliers  and plant employees if applicable
  Relates well to different types of people, interacts confidently and establishes quick rapport
• May direct work of other scientists, engineers, technologists or technicians
  Demonstrates ability to understand, influence, and drive people and activities
• Motivates and drives project team members, when required
• Mentors junior staff, with responsibility for their technical development
• Leads/coordinates the efforts of others to achieve common goals and reviews their work/progress; sets priorities and deadlines for project teams
• Facilitate resolution of conflict between project team members or to determine project priorities. 
• Maintains a network of technical contacts within and outside of the organization
• Influences hiring decisions

Technical Decision Making

• Determines own priorities and may deviate from established procedures as long as results meet standards
• Works autonomously
• Likely to influence process and equipment decisions at the site level 
• May influence product or process decisions that impact operations
• Addresses complex problems by demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of a work area’s technology
  Identifies customer and/or operational problems to be addressed, proposes solutions, leads work of project teams to solve the problem and reports the findings
• Contributes to the development of major advances in process and product technology
• Assessing and evaluating risks and recommending a course of action; able to make a decision with limited information

Information Management

• May write drafts of formal research reports or contribute to sections of these reports
• May be responsible for the report quality and their use by Senior Management (GTDs for example)
• Can assess the applicability of technical information created by others
• Coordinates collection of best practice information 
• Prepares and contributes to training programs in broad field of expertise

Qualifications

• degree in scientific – related discipline; metallurgy or material science or related field.
• Entry to this level typically requires 5 years of relevant experience.
• Project Management experience with multiple projects.
• High level of creativity and self-initiative.
• Profound expertise in the field of metallurgy, especially Al Alloys development (Al sheet/plates development experience preferred).
• Profound experience of materials characterization techniques (SEM, EBSD, EDS, XRF, GDOES, ICP, XRF, FTIR, etc.).
• Good communication skills and advanced English language.
• Experience of various automobiles and/or Aerospace OEM specification for Al sheet is a PLUS.
• The ability to learn continuously and quickly under all circumstances and situations
• Demonstration of energy, drive and enthusiasm in the pursuit of goals.
• Be proactive. Actively integrating into the team and actively seeking help to adapt to the new environment, etc.
• Working in teams effectively for delivering shared goals
• Build long-lasting, trustworthy and productive relationships with all stakeholders
• Continuously upgrade skills, acquire knowledge, broaden perspective, and build experiences
• Adaptability to changes
• Scope out plans, execute the plan and set priorities to accomplish tasks and projects
• Delivery results in a manner that is quality, time bound and cost effective

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