Job
Description
The position of New Materials Engineer is to (1) Develop material solutions with new materials and forms of Al alloys that are customized to meet customers unique needs and expectations; (2) Identify and support development of processing and production pathways for these new materials. Key Result Areas/Accountabilities: Product development Research, design, and develop new product applications using advanced materials and forms of aluminum alloys, such as aluminum foams, composites, and honeycomb structures. Conduct feasibility studies and performance evaluations to understand the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of new materials. Optimize aluminum alloys for specific applications, focusing on enhanced durability, weight reduction, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Explore and implement new applications of these alloys in various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, construction, and consumer products. Process Development Innovate and refine manufacturing processes tailored to advanced aluminum alloy forms, ensuring these processes are efficient, scalable, and meet high-quality standards. Develop and test new fabrication techniques, including molding, casting, 3D printing, and bonding, that suit the requirements of aluminum foams, composites, and honeycomb structures. Conduct process simulations and modeling to predict material behavior and optimize production workflows. Focus on sustainability by designing processes that minimize waste and energy consumption. Prototyping and pilot development Collaborate with external vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers to source materials and build prototypes of new aluminum alloy products. Coordinate prototype development, ensuring alignment with design specifications and performance criteria. Troubleshoot technical challenges in prototype manufacturing, working closely with suppliers to resolve issues and refine product designs. Establish strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and ensure all quality, budget, and timeline requirements are met. External and internal customer insight generation Pursue design thinking and identify the key pain points of the internal/external customer Develop keen understanding of the key functionality of product/technology to be developed Quantify the value generated for the customer upon attainment of the key technical specifications/features of the product/technology Capability enhancement and development Maintenance and enhancement of existing lab and pilot capabilities along with the lab-in-charge Identify opportunities for external collaboration for capability enhancement Identify and prepare capex proposals for in-house capability development Knowledge creation and dissemination Document the key research findings in high quality, peer reviewe'd publications and internal technical memorandums. Document and record inventions in Invention Record and work with legal team for patent filing where applicable Present non-sensitive research findings in international journals, conferences to more widely disseminate knowledge and showcase Hindalco R&D capabilities Qualifications: Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd) Report to: Vice President
