What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Hydro?
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
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer serves as the liaison between Program Engineering and Production responsible for creating, developing, and implementing procedures to assemble, test, process and manufacture aluminum extrusions. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
What you will be doing
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes.
- Develop and implement new process techniques and procedures.
- Continuously analyze manufacturing process flows to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
- Collaborate with suppliers to define product specifications, arrange procurement of parts/materials, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Work closely with the manufacturing team to develop and deliver technical training for staff.
- Provide engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production.
- Design and approve tooling prior to fabrication.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to read/write small numbers and perform arithmetic calculations.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and responding quickly to issues.
- Capable of troubleshooting automated production cells (Robot/ PLC/ HMI).
Equal opportunities
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.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com
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