Aluminium jobs across the globe

The aluminium industry is seeing a surge in hiring across regions as fabrication, extrusion and downstream sectors expand. Whether you’re in sales, intelligence, engineering or operations, now’s a strong time to act. Here are 8 live job listings from different companies. Apply fast, as these roles move quickly.

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Job 1

Role: Chief Research and Development Officer, Aluminium Sector

Company: Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business

Location: Jharsuguda, Odisha, India

Job Summary: The role involves leading a comprehensive research portfolio focused on minerals beneficiation, new product development, process intensification and energy initiatives. Key responsibilities include driving ESG programs, leading a high-performing R&D team, collaborating with top research institutions and start-ups, and managing IP creation, including patents. The position also requires strengthening Vedanta Aluminium’s presence across industry forums and maintaining a robust aluminium alloy product portfolio in partnership with marketing and external consultants.

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Job 2

Role: Mechanical Engineer

Company: Alcoa

Location: New Kensington, PA

Job Summary: The hired person will support the development of new technologies by designing industrial equipment, troubleshooting and solving problems in a fast-paced R&D environment. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, improving designs for operability, safety and cost reduction, managing project schedules and budgets and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The engineer will also work closely with fabricators and suppliers, utilising SolidWorks and AutoCAD to maintain and update designs.

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Job 3

Role: Mechanical designer

Company: EPIQ Machinery

Location: Saint-Bruno, QC

Job Summary:  The role involves designing material handling equipment for the pulp and paper or primary metal processing industries, ensuring adherence to design criteria, budgets and timelines. Responsibilities include creating design solutions, producing required documents (drawings, bills of materials) and selecting appropriate materials and components. The position also includes conducting stress analyses, optimising manufacturing processes, and occasionally supervising repairs and installations, or attending client site visits for measurements and design reviews.

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Job 4 

Role: Executive Assistant

Company: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Summary: The role involves managing correspondence and documentation, including composing letters, reports and scientific materials, while sorting and distributing incoming mail. It includes scheduling meetings, managing visitor and call interactions and preparing budgets and personnel records. The position also requires proofreading and editing materials, maintaining office files and ensuring accurate information retrieval and archiving. Additionally, the role supports the team by handling travel arrangements and taking minutes for meetings.

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Job 5

Role: Manager Operational Excellence

Company: Rio Tinto

Location: Paraburdoo, Western Australia, Australia

Job Summary:  This role is responsible for promoting a positive safety culture, driving risk management improvements and ensuring governance across operations. The candidate will collaborate with functional teams to enhance assurance activities, manage site improvement planning and integrate best practices for sustainability. Additionally, they will coach leaders on operational excellence, oversee capital planning and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and achieve sustained results.

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