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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Process Engineering Manger provides extrusion process engineering support to Extrusion North America plant locations, with a focus on improving operation efficiency. This position reports to the Director, Extrusion Excellence.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or Business preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years in aluminum extrusion environments in roles such as Operations, Engineering, Quality or Operational Excellence.
• Minimum of five (5) years in extrusion process engineering or extrusion leadership roles.

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recognized subject matter expert in the aluminum extrusion process.
• Strong understanding of automotive-grade alloys and related processes.
• Proficient with SCS Extrude and PVelocity (profitability and performance analytics software).
• Skilled in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental compliance
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Train, support, and coach shop floor leaders and team members on extrusion process control, daily management systems, process improvement techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ensure process changes are complaint and sustained across all plant locations.
• Monitor and analyze production equipment to validate the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive recovery plans for underperforming production lines, including staff training, process optimization, and equipment upgrades to enhance productivity and uptime.
• Participates in ENS CapEX equipment selection/specification, commissioning, and post- commissioning capability validation.
• Lead the hiring and development of plant extrusion process professionals.
• Manages both top-down and bottom-up process optimization initiatives and develop business cases to address process variation and waste.
• 75% travel required.
  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. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
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