Role & seniority: Quality Engineer / Quality Engineering professional (bachelor’s level required; mid-level, hands-on on shop floor)

Stack/tools: PPAP; APQP; SPC; mass-scale data analysis; process audits; extrusion/paint/fab processes; training and coaching on the shop floor

Top 3 responsibilities

Daily shop floor problem solving alongside operators to infuse quality thinking
Lead improvement teams (product quality) and address issues from operator feedback
Train/coach shop floor personnel; serve as technical process expert; support internal investigation of customer claims

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or engineering-related field (or equivalent experience)
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards
Knowledge of APQP documentation and PPAPs

Nice-to-haves

Deep subject-matter expertise in extrusion, paint, fabrication, etc.
Proficiency with SPC tools and mass data analysis
Experience resolving customer claims and driving process variation mitigation
Location & work type: North America; on-site shop floor role with continuous floor presence and collaboration with operators (full-time)

Full Description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations. What we offer you Affordable Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions Education Assistance Bonus Plan Eligibility Parental Leave On-site Gym & Cafe

Job Summary

The Quality Engineering function is the core of the quality group innovation. Resources tasked with this function should be true engineering minds, with an understanding of the PPAP Process, who can see inefficiencies, and thrive on the shop floor working to solve problems alongside the operators. They should be proficient in mass scale data analysis and interpretation and can communicate with and can relate to the mindset of an operator. Resources in these positions should be highly proficient in training and coaching.

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Shop Floor Problem Solving: Works almost exclusively on the shop floor daily alongside operators infusing quality thinking and local problem solving for cultural transition.

Identifies Internal Issues: Through Process Audits to scour the site for visible issues in the product and process. Coordinates immediate resolution.

Leads Improvement Teams: Leads formal Optimization Team related to product quality alongside Genesis and OpEx. Listens to operator feedback on issues that need resolved.

Trains / Coaches Shop Floor Personnel: Supports learning organization initiative through daily teaching / coaching on the shop floor. Imparts technical knowledge of the process and reactionary logic based on process deviation observation.

Becomes Technical Process Expert: Becomes a subject matter expert in area of coverage (extrusion, paint, fab., etc.).

Supports FSE in Customer Claim Resolution: Supports internal investigation of customer claims and complaints.

Manages / Mitigates Process Variation: Develops SPC tools and works to manage the output response to special cause variation. Mitigates deviations in R2R.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience

Bachelors Degree in Metallurgy or Engineering-related degree or relevant work experience.