Quality Systems Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Bonus eligibility

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in North America is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive innovation and strengthen the quality culture at the plant, leveraging data and shop-floor teamwork to implement effective solutions. Responsibilities include leading customer complaint investigations, root-cause analysis, proper disposition of suspect materials, and coordinating corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

You will lead projects to boost product quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
• Experience with PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Experience with a tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Experience using PC-DMIS CMM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support customer complaint investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify internal product and process issues using data analysis and inspections.
• Coordinate dispositions of suspect materials and guide decisions.
• Collaborate on shop floor quality improvements with operators.
• Lead manufacturing projects to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Coordinate and oversee internal product/process trials.
• Incorporate operator feedback to drive improvements.
• Coach shop floor personnel on quality practices and processes.
• Develop deeper knowledge in extrusion, painting, fabrication to drive solutions.
• Benchmark and standardize best practices across the organization.
• Uphold compliance and ethics in the labs and manufacturing.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

On-the-floor coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PC-DMIS CMM

PPAP

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

What you will be doing

Job Summary: The Quality Engineer drives innovation and enhances the Quality culture within the plant. This role involves leveraging data, process expertise, and insights from team members to identify and implement effective solutions. Responsibilities include educating, coaching, and training team members to foster a strong commitment to Quality. In addition to supporting routine Quality department functions and customer-related quality investigations, the Quality Engineer leads improvement initiatives across various departments, ensuring the quality and compliance of products and processes.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Customer Complaint Investigation & Corrective Actions: Lead and support investigations into customer complaints, identify root causes, coordinate containment activities, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Issue Identification: Utilize data analysis, visual inspections, and feedback on reported concerns to identify internal product and process issues. Coordinate both short- and long-term resolutions with involved team members.
• Product Dispositioning Engagement: Collaborate with team members to ensure proper disposition of suspect materials, providing rationale for decisions and guidance.
• Collaborative Quality Improvement: Work directly on the shop floor with operators to integrate quality thinking and foster local problem-solving, facilitating a cultural transition.
• Project Leadership: Lead and support various manufacturing projects aimed at enhancing product quality, equipment efficiency, workplace environment, and team members’ daily tasks.
• Trial Coordination: Organize and oversee internal product and process trials on the shop floor.
• Feedback-Driven Improvement: Actively listen to operator feedback to identify and resolve issues, utilizing available site resources to implement solutions.
• Training and Coaching: Contribute to a learning organization by teaching and coaching shop floor personnel. Share technical knowledge and reactionary logic based on observations of process deviations.
• Technical Expertise: Continuously pursue deeper knowledge in specific areas (such as extrusion, painting, fabrication) to drive innovative solutions.
• Benchmark Engagement: Partner with colleagues across the organization to benchmark and standardize best practices.
• Commitment to Compliance and Ethics: Uphold high standards for quality compliance and ethical behavior within the manufacturing environment, particularly in laboratories. Coach and train direct reports on compliance and ethical practices.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in manufacturing quality engineering.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience with the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Experience working with a tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Experience using PC-DMIS CMM.

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.

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