Process Engineer

Norsk Hydro

South Dakota

On-site

USD 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental Insurance

Parental Leave

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Education Assistance

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Job summary

A leading aluminium extrusion company is looking for a Process Engineer in Yankton, SD. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement in process efficiency, collaborating with teams for production reliability, and supporting automation systems. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. The role offers a salary range of $72,000.00-$88,000.00 and a variety of benefits including medical insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

3-5 years of manufacturing experience required.
Fluent in Spanish is a preferred skill.
Experience with casting or extrusion metallurgy preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive continuous improvement in process efficiency.
Collaborate with various departments for production efficiency.
Support automation and control systems.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong mathematical skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, metallurgical engineering, or related fields

Job description

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Since 1905, Hydro has focused on turning natural resources into valuable products while maintaining a safe and good workplace for its 30,000 employees across more than 140 locations.

Job Location: Yankton, SD

Hydro offers several benefits including:

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

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer will drive continuous improvement in process efficiency, cost management, production, and product quality. Responsibilities include collaborating with various departments, working closely with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure reliability and maximize process uptime, and supporting automation and control systems to optimize plant operations.

Required Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, metallurgical engineering, or related fields
3-5 years of manufacturing experience
Fluent in English

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Fluent in Spanish (preferred)
Experience with casting or extrusion metallurgy (preferred)
Strong mathematical skills, especially in process and manufacturing statistics (preferred)
Experience with fabrication and/or industrial painting (preferred)

Responsibilities include:

Implementing and supporting continuous reliability improvement standards
Applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation
Overseeing projects to ensure timely, within scope, and within budget completion
Identifying ergonomic risks and reducing them for safety and productivity
Conducting system checks and analyzing operational data for optimization
Standardizing best practices and ensuring safety protocols
Managing workplace efficiency programs like 5S
Developing business cases to reduce process variation and waste

At Hydro, we care about our People, Safety, and fostering a collaborative environment!

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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