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.
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
On-site
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Availability to occasionally support off-shift production activities when required.
As a Process Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to support safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across our extrusion manufacturing operations. You will work closely with production teams to troubleshoot processes, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support capital projects that improve plant performance.
This position reports directly to the Continuous Improvement Manager.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, Metallurgical, or related field) or 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Minimum 3 years of Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment such as metals, aluminum, steel, mining, chemical processing, or similar industries
- Strong communication skills in English, written and verbal
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures (temperatures may exceed 30°C during summer)
- Project management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with SPC, process capability studies, and manufacturing statistics
- Experience with SQL, VBA, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
- Provide day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting for extrusion processes
- Partner with supervisors, process leads, and operators to identify and implement process improvements
- Lead and support projects focused on reducing downtime, improving quality, and reducing scrap
- Analyze production data and develop recommendations to improve plant performance
- Support capital projects and ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project progress
- Promote and support safety, quality, environmental, and ergonomic improvement initiatives
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.
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