Quality Engineer Supervisor: Lead QA & Process Improvement

Norsk Hydro; Ohio; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Match/Contributions

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business, seeking a Quality Engineer Supervisor to lead QA/QC activities, ensuring products meet specifications, customer requirements and regulatory standards. This role blends hands-on engineering with leadership, including team supervision, process improvement, lab oversight and cross-functional collaboration.

Reports to the Quality Manager. You will supervise technicians, develop inspection techniques, drive continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years in a quality role within a manufacturing site.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence teams in a fast-paced production driven setting.
• Prior experience in quality assurance and/or a supervisory role.
• Experience with corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) in Quality Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train Quality Technicians, CMM Technicians, and Receiving Inspectors, including timecard verification, attendance and time-off management and approval.
• Assist in the development of inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans, or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products that meet quality specifications and standards.
• Assist in the development of departmental procedures, including updating and distributing manuals and other documents.
• Maintain receiving, in process, and outbound inspection procedures and techniques.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product and process quality, reduce scrap and enhance efficiency.
• Plan workflow through the Quality Lab including MSA requirements, weld evaluation, dimensional measurement and calibrations to be completed on time per required schedules.
• Follow up on production problems related to quality.
• Work with the Engineering Department on old and new projects to assure proper capability.
• Lead and participate in 8D investigations for internal and customer non‑conformances to implement permanent corrective action.
• Perform machine capability studies and R&R evaluations on check gauges.
• Approve setup samples.
• Ensure compliance on all test methods, documentation, and records.
• Accurately report and trend data measurement results as needed.
• Assist with processing and charge backs for supplier responsible nonconforming material.
• Conduct internal quality audits to ensure procedures are being followed in compliance with ISO/TS.

Skills

Lead and mentor teams

Quality engineering

CAPA

ISO/TS compliance

Process improvement

Lab oversight

MSA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM

Quality Management System

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business, seeking a Quality Engineer Supervisor to lead QA/QC activities, ensuring products meet specifications, customer requirements and regulatory standards. This role blends hands-on engineering with leadership, including team supervision, process improvement, lab oversight and cross-functional collaboration.

Reports to the Quality Manager. You will supervise technicians, develop inspection techniques, drive continuous improvement,