Lead Engineer

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry.

Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive.

You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

Alcoa Warrick is seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Lead to join our Smelter team.

This leadership role is responsible for guiding a team of engineers (mechanical and/or electrical) in support of operational excellence, asset performance, and continuous improvement across the smelting process.

As the Engineering Lead, you will provide technical direction, mentor engineering staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

You will play a key role in driving innovation, solving complex engineering challenges, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals.

Key Responsibilities


* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers supporting smelter operations.


* Provide technical oversight and guidance on engineering projects, process improvements, and equipment upgrades.


* Collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, and other site teams to ensure alignment on priorities and execution.


* Drive engineering standards, best practices, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.


* Manage engineering resources and project timelines to meet operational and strategic objectives.


* Support capital project planning and execution, including scope development, budgeting, and implementation.


* Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.


* Serve as a key liaison between engineering and site leadership, communicating progress, challenges, and opportunities.

What you can bring to the role:

Our values – act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage – are at the foundation of everything we do.

To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

Minimum Qualifications:



* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field.


* Proven leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.


* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems in heavy industry.


* Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:



* 5+ years of engineering experience in a smelting, metals, or heavy manufacturing environment.


* Experience managing or ment...