Quality Manager

7 days ago


The Dalles, Oregon, United States Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC Full time
Quality Manager Job Description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with a presence in 40 countries and a global community of over 30,000 people. We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Manager to join our team in The Dalles, OR.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead a Quality team to meet quality goals and improvement plans.
  • Guide technical strategies for market and product development, shaping overall business strategy and policies.
  • Facilitate decision-making for business planning and key operational issues.
  • Plan for product/service capabilities and process improvements.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance processes and reduce complaints and waste.
  • Manage activities and processes in the OES Lab, ensuring compliance and competency of lab operators.
  • Ensure completion of quality audits and compliance with regulations.
  • Promote a culture of compliance among team and shop floor personnel.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
  • Preferred engineering discipline in metallurgical, materials science or mechanical (in that order).
  • Minimum five(5) years' experience managing quality and/or continuous improvement functions in the heavy manufacturing industry.
  • Experience in external quality roles - depth and breadth of exposure to successful quality systems implementation and management in heavy manufacturing.
Preferred Skills:
  • Strong dedication to safety management and understanding its crucial connection to quality.
  • Extensive experience in external quality roles, particularly in successful implementation and management of quality systems in heavy manufacturing.
  • Diverse industrial exposure with a solid background in quality and process improvement.
  • Proficient in disciplined, systematic problem-solving, including familiarity with A3/PDCA methods and optionally DMAIC.
  • Skilled in deploying formal quality systems like ISO/TS, particularly in automotive quality standards.
  • Proficient in enhancing the integrity and scope of process measurements.
  • Experienced in working with customer and industry specifications, as well as new product launch processes like APQP and PPAP.
  • Values best practices and benchmarking for continuous improvement.
  • Prioritizes addressing customer-facing issues effectively.
  • Maintains a strong presence on the shop floor, collaborating closely with line operators and personnel to understand current conditions and drive lasting improvements.
  • Upholds high standards for excellence and is deeply committed to quality compliance.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, used for presentations, training, facilitating diverse groups, and leading Kaizen activities.
  • Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hydro is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the industries that matter.


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