ABOUT US

An unprecedented world-class partnership of two major aluminium industry pioneers - Alcoa and Rio Tinto - led to the 2018 formation of ELYSIS. Through this joint venture with the government of Québec, ELYSIS is working to scale up this technology so it can be fully commercialized.
The ELYSIS™ technology eliminates all direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the aluminium smelting process and is the first industrial process that emits oxygen as its by-product.
ELYSIS has demonstrated production of commercial purity aluminium for end users ranging from Apple to Audi and is being designed for the construction of new smelters or to retrofit existing ones.
The ELYSIS™ technology also brings additional advantages, reducing the operating cost of a smelter and boosting metal production from the same size-smelting cell.

KEY ACTIVITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaboratively develop and execute a plan with industrialization team to optimize the design and manufacturability of a multi-materials assembly
• Execute and lead development platforms aimed at increasing technology readiness level (TRL) of electrode assembly technology.
• Collaboratively develop and evaluate concepts with industrialization team for an automated assembly line approach with a stage gate implementation plan for high volume assembly, considering complexity, technical and commercial risk, and economies of scale.
• Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives focused on delivering low-cost technical solutions for critical assembly components.
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of refractory materials, mechanical assembly, design, and engineering principles to enhance the development and commercialization path for ELYSIS electrode assemblies.
• Develop and implement a portfolio of electrode materials research projects, define clear objectives, and lead innovation efforts to advance industrial solutions for ELYSIS electrode assemblies.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and/or technicians to execute technology development projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation, ensuring the successful execution of ELYSIS’s technology roadmap and breakthrough advancements.
• Solve problems to root cause, seek and identify opportunities for improvements and implement solutions required to improve materials and processes.
• Foster collaborative relationships with R&D, industrialization, project delivery teams, external workgroups, and stakeholders to accelerate technology development and deployment.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, to develop scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Present results, learnings, and findings through technical reports, presentations, patents, and publications to ensure knowledge transfer and strategic alignment.

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or a related scientific field
• At least 10 years of working experience in industrial or product manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience managing technical teams, including engineers, scientists, or technicians.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or AutoCad, and ANSYS or similar tools used for simulation, design, and testing.
• Experience with value stream mapping and lean manufacturing principles for development of assembly line manufacturing processes.
• Experience with assembly line design principles including health and safety factors for worker ergonomics, workstation design, flexibility, standardization, queuing models, and operational excellence.
• Fundamental knowledge and hands-on experience associated with refractory materials, metals, mechanical assembly, design, and mechanical engineering principles.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a development and commercialization environment.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of executing plans on schedule and within scope.
• Knowledge of factory automation technologies, including hardware and software.
• Knowledge of EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) processes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to positively collaborate effectively across functions and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and present complex data effectively.
• Adaptability to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Our organization is a global company, and the duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside of Quebec