Novelis

Lead Engineer Auto Product & Process Development

Novelis  •  Sierre, CH (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Lead Engineer Auto Product & Process Development

AutoDev

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Vos responsabilités

  • Assurer le développement des produits et des procédés, y compris toutes les étapes du processus, de la coulée jusqu’à la bobine finale.
  • Assurer la liaison principale entre la R&D, les opérations et l’équipe de projet dédiée aux clients du secteur automobile, en facilitant l’industrialisation de nouveaux produits et procédés par la traduction des exigences des clients en solutions de production robustes, évolutives et commercialement viables.
  • Diriger l'évolution des technologies de produits et de procédés en développant des concepts de fabrication, des recettes et des paramètres de processus innovants qui maximisent la valeur des actifs existants tout en permettant l'adoption de nouvelles technologies. Offrir des avantages concurrentiels grâce à des performances de produit supérieures, à l'excellence opérationnelle, à l'optimisation des coûts et à une circularité accrue grâce à une teneur en matériaux recyclés plus élevée.
  • Gérer l'équipe de développement des produits et des procédés, en supervisant l'avancement des projets, l'allocation des ressources et l'exécution en temps voulu des activités de développement, tout en coordonnant le support technique à court terme et les demandes critiques pour l'entreprise.

Comment nous convaincre

  • Master ou doctorat en science des matériaux ou en mécanique, ou master en ingénierie, avec idéalement plus de 7 ans d'expérience professionnelle dans le secteur du laminage de l'acier ou de l'aluminium.
  • Une expérience en ingénierie et une expertise dans le domaine de l'aluminium et des produits laminés destinés au marché automobile constituent un atout.
  • Compétences en gestion d'une équipe de petite à moyenne taille, avec une capacité à communiquer et à coordonner des équipes multiculturelles.
  • Esprit de résolution de problèmes, curiosité et ouverture d'esprit, esprit d'analyse.
  • Compétences en gestion de projet.
  • Maîtrise de l'anglais, du français et de l'allemand.

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Your responsibilities

  • Be responsible for the development of products and processes, including all process steps from casting till the final coil.
  • Be the primary liaison between R&D, Operations and Auto Customer Project team, enabling the industrialization of new products and processes by translating customer requirements into robust, scalable and commercially viable production solutions.
  • Lead the advancement of product and process technologies by developing innovative manufacturing concepts, recipes, and process parameters that maximise the value of existing assets while enabling the adoption of new technologies. Deliver competitive advantages through superior product performance, operational excellence, cost optimisation, and increased circularity through higher recycled content.
  • Manage the Product & Process Development team, overseeing project progress, resource allocation, and the timely execution of development activities, while coordinating short-term technical support and business-critical requests.

How to convince us

  • Master or PhD in material science or mechanics or Master in engineering, with ideally 7+ years professional experience in steel or aluminum rolling industry.
  • Experience in engineering and expertise in aluminum and rolled products for the automotive market is an advantage.
  • Management skills for a small to medium team with ability to communicate and coordinate multicultural teams.
  • Problem solving, curious and open, analytical skills.
  • Project Management skills.
  • Fluent English, French and German.

Location Profile

Novelis’ Sierre is located in the Valais Switzerland employing around 550 people. It mainly focuses on production of aluminium sheet for the automotive market covering the entire process from casting to finishing. The plant also hosts a world-leading Research & Innovation Center specialized in the development of new automotive sheet alloys surface treatment and joining technologies. In Feburary 2022 together with research institutions and a local energy provider Novelis founded the Net Zero Lab Valais to develop carbon-neutral solutions for aluminium manufacturing. The lab focuses on identifying and implementing innovative solutions to neutralize the carbon footprint of Novelis’ manufacturing operations and neighboring communities starting in Sierre.

The Sierre plant supports its community through direct sponsorship of many annual events promoting education sports and culture.

Novelis

About Novelis

Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive and high-end specialty markets.

Operating an integrated network of technically advanced rolling and recycling facilities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Novelis leverages its global manufacturing and recycling footprint to deliver consistent, high-quality products around the world.

Everything we do at Novelis begins with our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues, customers and communities. We owe our status as a world-class manufacturer to our employees who continually anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of all those we work with across the globe. At Novelis, each of us is driven to produce excellence.

Our employees are generous with their time and talents, donating thousands of hours annually to various programs that benefit the communities in which we live and work. Much of that work is done through our long-term partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, FIRST Robotics and Discovery Education.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Year Founded
Unknown
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