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Job Description

Overview

Novelis is a leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions across various markets. The Kennesaw Joining and Forming Team is seeking an Engineer to develop technologies and expertise in aluminum joining, primarily for automotive applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Science and Engineering advances in Joining to innovate new ideas in application.
  • Lead large internal and external customer-focused projects from concept to completion.
  • Provide technical sharing and knowledge dissemination in Joining.
  • Solve customer aluminum joining issues and identify potential knowledge gaps.
  • Leverage data and techniques to inform customer design constraints.
  • Provide technical competency in aluminum joining.
  • Write technical reports and support patent filing.
  • Adhere to company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical, Materials/Metallurgical or Welding Engineering with 3-5 years’ experience or M.S./Ph.D. with 1-2 years’ experience.
  • Track record of developing joining technologies for automotive OEMs or other industries.
  • Demonstrated management skills in planning, resourcing, and execution.
  • Experience presenting project highlights and outcomes to collaborators.
  • Capacity to evaluate customer needs and adapt to changing goals.
  • Knowledge of aluminum alloy systems and their applications.
  • Experience in sheet metal joining with practical experience in various joining methods.
  • Knowledge of the impact of material properties on joining processes.
  • Knowledge of robotic programming.
  • Understanding of business impacts related to joining technology and equipment.
  • Knowledge of methods to measure and monitor Joining operations.

Benefits

  • Family Growth Programs
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Wellness Programs
  • Diabetes Management Program
  • Pet insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • PerkSpot Discount Program
  • Tuition assistance and career development programs

Additional Information

  • The position is located at Novelis’ Global Research and Technology Center in Kennesaw, Georgia.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Benefits

Family Growth Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Wellness Programs
Diabetes Management Program
Pet insurance
Identity Theft Protection
PerkSpot Discount Program
Tuition assistance and career development programs
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How this job compares in Kennesaw, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$37/hr across 138 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw, GA currently has 7 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 358 other active welding openings from 228 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Kennesaw, or widen the search to Georgia.

Novelis currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), JCB North America (8), and Classic Collision (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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