Quality Manager

Norsk Hydro; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Quality Manager for the Mississauga facility to develop and maintain the Quality System, drive improvements, and coordinate ISO/TS documentation and audits. You will report to the Plant Manager in Mississauga and lead corrective action and supplier audit programs.

The role requires five+ years in quality within manufacturing, a bachelor's degree in engineering or business, and strong governance of quality standards and continuous improvement processes.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of quality experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System to drive quality improvements.
• Coordinate the QMS's documentation and internal/external audit system for Mississauga; coordinate internal audits across the plant.
• Develop and maintain audit practices to drive compliance and add value; perform ISO internal audits and ensure procedures are current.

Skills

Quality Management

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

GD&T

Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

Extrusion Knowledge

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON, CA Career area: Operational Excellence Department: Quality Job Type: Permanent Apply by: October 31, 2026

What we offer you

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Bonus Plan Eligibility

This is an onsite, in person role

What you will be doing

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Quality System for the Mississauga facility in order to drive quality improvements and to also coordinate the IS-9000 and TS-16949 documentation and Internal/External Quality Audit System. The Quality Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager in Mississauga.

• Maintain and develop the Quality Management System to drive quality improvements.
• Coordinate the QMS’s documentation and Internal/External Audit System for Mississauga, coordinate internal audits across the plant.
• Develop and maintain ever improving audit practices to drive compliance and enhance value to the organization. This includes the ISO required internal audits in addition to performing routine audits to ensure procedures are current and updated as required.
• Coordinate and manage the Corrective Action System for the location; provide training for effective Corrective Action investigations and implementation; and lead root cause investigations.
• Maintain certification to ISO-9001 and any other standards or customer requirements.
• Maintain current industry specifications. This includes ensuring that the specification requirements are properly flowed down to production and that exceptions to specifications are clearly communicated to the customer.
• Develop and maintain a supplier audit system and enhance/improve the approved supplier list and criteria to better align with ISO requirements.
• Drive surface improvements initiatives to reduce customer complaints and internal scrap.
• Develop strong business relationships with customer quality representatives.
• Use Fundamental knowledge of aluminum alloy metallurgy, fabrication, microstructure development to improve process performance.
• Other duties as required

What will make you successful?

Required:

Five or moreyears of Quality Experience in a Manufacturing facility

Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business

Preferred:

• Aluminium Extrusion Production and Quality Systems
• Understand GD&T and Drawing Tolerance, reading blueprints
• Manufacturing experience
• Strong analytical skills, professionalism and organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of Extrusion Press and Die Practices and Quality Management Systems
• Familiar with Continuous Improvement Processes

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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Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.