Manufacturing Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Program Engineering and Production, developing and documenting procedures to assemble, test, process, and manufacture aluminum extrusions. You will optimize processes, implement tooling and training, and collaborate with suppliers and production teams to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and 3–5 years of experience; PLCs and controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or an engineering related field (required).
• 3-5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience (required).

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for aluminum extrusions.
• Implement process techniques and fixtures in production environments.
• Collaborate with suppliers and production teams to improve quality, cost, and throughput.
• Provide engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Process development

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLCs

Controls

Automation systems

Job description

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.

Job description

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

Work as the liaison between Program Engineering and Production to create, document, develop, and implement procedures required to assemble, test, process, and manufacture aluminum extrusions.

What you will be doing

• Developing, evaluating, improving, and documenting manufacturing process.
• Developing and implementing process techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.
• Analyzing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, andthroughput.
• Confer with suppliers in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or materialpurchase, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.
• Estimating staffing requirements, production times, and relative cost to provide data for operational decisions.
• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technicaltraining for employees.
• Designing and developing manufacturing processes for enhancements, product changes, and new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.
• Provide engineering support in production departments to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems.
• Support company policies and procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Design and approve tooling prior to a build.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or an engineering related field. (required)
• 3-5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience. (required)
• Experience working with PLCs. (preferred)
• Experience with controls. (preferred)
• Experience integrating new fabrication cells, automation, and production equipment with existing manufacturing machinery. (preferred)

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 [e-mail]

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