Fabrication Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Ornago; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

International collaboration across EU/

Cross-site projects

Professional growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Hydro Extrusions in Europe seeks a skilled engineer to drive standardization and operational excellence across plants. You will work with plants, technical teams and leadership to improve KPIs such as OEE, uptime and asset utilization.

Your responsibilities include developing fabrication standards, leading cross-functional improvement projects, sharing best practices and ensuring compliance with Quality System and HSE requirements across the European network.

Competenze

• 5+ years in fabrication of structural components such as cutting, milling, assembly, welding and joining.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Fluent English; other languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Developing and maintaining fabrication standards across Hydro’s European operations with focus on safety, efficiency and reliability.
• Monitor and improve KPIs like OEE, uptime, asset utilization, productivity, scrap and quality.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites.
• Share best practices and harmonize fabrication processes across the European network.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and technical stakeholders to provide expertise and challenge where needed.
• Support compliance with Quality System, HSE requirements and customer/regulatory needs.
• Contribute to improvements in quality, safety, sustainability and overall performance.

Conoscenze

Fabrication experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma/Kaizen

OEE optimization

Cross-functional work

English fluency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Eng

Strumenti

Aluminium extrusion knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

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 standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

What you will be doing

In this role, you will work closely with our plants, technical teams and leadership across Europe to drive standardization, performance improvement and operational excellence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining fabrication standards across Hydro’s European operations, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency and reliability.
• Monitoring and improving key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, uptime, asset utilization, productivity, scrap and quality.
• Leading and coordinating cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites.
• Identifying and sharing best practices and supporting the harmonization of fabrication processes across the European network.
• Working closely with plant leadership and technical stakeholders, providing expertise, support and constructive challenge.
• Promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement to strengthen technical capabilities across our sites.
• Supporting compliance with Hydro’s Quality System, HSE requirements, company policies and relevant customer and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to improvements in quality, safety, sustainability and overall operational performance.

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in fabrication of structural components, including processes such as cutting, milling, assembly, fastening, bending, punching and welding/joining.
• Experience with aluminium extrusion manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen or Operational Excellence.
• Proven experience working with and improving manufacturing KPIs, particularly OEE, uptime and utilization.
• Experience participating in or leading cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites or regions.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.
• An understanding of aluminium extrusion processes and manufacturing requirements is a plus.

What will make you successful?

You are a strong communicator and collaborator who can build relationships with stakeholders across different functions, cultures and organizational levels. You combine technical expertise with a structured, analytical and data-driven approach, take initiative and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges.

You are comfortable working independently, managing projects and driving change, while keeping a strong focus on continuous improvement, safety, quality and operational excellence.

What we offer you

• An international role with the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and manufacturing sites across Europe.
• The opportunity to make a visible impact on operational performance and contribute to improvements across Hydro’s European operations.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment where different perspectives, expertise and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning, including exposure to different technologies, processes and manufacturing environments.
• The chance to work on cross-functional and cross-site projects and build a strong international network within Hydro.
• A workplace where safety, sustainability and continuous improvement are core values.
• A stable environment within a global company with a long‑term perspective, committed to responsible business and sustainable aluminium solutions.

Equal opportunities

At Hydro, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.