Manufacturing Engineer

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminum 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.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Yankton, SD

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for ensuring consistency, standardization, and efficiency in plant-level processes, while fostering a culture based on lean principles to enhance quality performance and compliance. Collaborating closely with the Operations Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer implements and audits best practices to uphold and improve quality processes and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in engineering manufacturing roles

• Minimum 7 years working on engineering projects, showcasing expertise in process improvement and quality. -Preferred
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting standards and tolerances.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems and quality control systems.
• Knowledgeable about key processes and their interrelationships.
• Ability to make logical decisions based on analysis and consider impacts on stakeholders.
• Strong familiarity with extrusion/painting processes is advantageous.
• Possesses a compliance mindset, ethics, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Conduct process audits to identify non-conformances and best practices and collaborate with functional areas to rectify issues.
• Support the plant in resolving customer claims and complaints through internal investigations to minimize the cost of quality.
• Participate in corrective action and problem-solving activities, contributing to the development and implementation of improvement plans.
• Interpret drawings, aluminum standards, and data publications to ensure understanding of customer-specific requirements and production or quality standards.
• Streamline existing processes to achieve 100% compliance with new standards for data management and control, reporting any compliance issues identified.

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People

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Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

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