The Technical Development and Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the development of customer solutions and technology for the Aerospace and Industrial Plate Value stream in Asia. The incumbent will focus on developing the platform projects from R&D and converting it into tangible customer projects. The incumbent will act as the main technical contact for key customers. The role requires a high level of engagement with the customers to understand customer needs and market requirements to showcase the value of aluminum as the right material of choice and ultimately meet customer expectation in product development.

Responsibilities

• Manage all TDE (Technical Development and Engineering) activities in Asia for A&IP business and ensure all TDE activities are in line with global TDE on key responsibilities.
• Introduce the new product and value-adding service and report progress from the customers and the plant side on development.
• Manage the CVI (Customer Value Index) projects and report from the commercial side meanwhile influencing the progress of the projects collaborating with R&D and Operation teams.
• Lead the assigned strategic agenda projects from global and regional A&IP team including sustainability projects.
• Oversee the CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) from technical side on claim process and continuous improvement.
• Manage application related onsite support and product continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as a technical interface with mid-senior technical leaders from the customers to support sales and marketing events.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (preferable PhD) in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering from a well-known university
• Strong engineering background in Aerospace industry is preferred
• Experience in a people management role will be an advantage
• Proficiency in English, able to work in a global exposure environment
• The ability to learn continuously and quickly under all circumstances and situations
• Demonstration of energy, self-driven and enthusiasm in the pursuit of goals
• Working in teams effectively for delivering shared goals
• Build long lasting, trust-worthy and productive relationships with all stakeholders
• Continuously up-grade 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
• Deliver results in a manner that is quality, time bound and cost effective

Novelis Shanghai office is located in Caohejing High-tech Park, Minhang District.