Quality Engineer Supervisor

Norsk Hydro; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Sidney, OH is seeking a Quality Engineer Supervisor to oversee quality assurance and ensure products meet specifications. You will manage a team of quality technicians, drive continuous improvement projects, and ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least ten years of experience in quality roles within manufacturing. Strong leadership and core quality tool knowledge are required. This position offers various benefits including retirement plans and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing site.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in fast-paced settings.
• Strong knowledge of core quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop quality technicians and inspectors.
• Support development and maintenance of quality procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for product quality.
• Conduct capability studies and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Perform internal audits for ISO/TS compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Manufacturing Processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP Systems (SAP/S4)

Statistical Software (Minitab)

Job description

Location: Sidney, OH, US, 45365 Career area: Operational Excellence Department: Quality Job Type: Permanent Apply by: Position will be posted until filled.

What we offer you

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer Supervisor leads quality assurance and control activities to ensure products meet defined specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. This role blends hands-on quality engineering expertise with leadership responsibility, including team supervision, process improvement, lab oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. This position reports to the Quality Manager.

What you will be doing

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Technicians, CMM Technicians, and Receiving Inspectors, including scheduling, attendance, and performance oversight.
• Support development and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce scrap, and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with Engineering on new and existing programs to ensure capability and quality readiness.
• Conduct capability studies and Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including gaugeR&R evaluations.
• Perform and support internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO/TS standards.
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation, including training records, onboarding materials, and quality reports.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing site.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence teams in a fast-paced production driven setting.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Prior experience in quality assurance and/or a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of core quality tools; PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, and APQP.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/S4) and statistical software (Minitab).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and compliance standards.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work-related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.