United States onlyHydro 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.
Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.
Job Location: REMOTE (US)
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- 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: The primary purpose of this position is to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of Quality Management principles and practices in broad areas of assignment with a focus on engineering solutions for continued improvement and development of the Management System. The role of the ENA Quality Systems Engineer is the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of best practices for quality processes and systems, working alongside local resources at the plants. The MS team takes a risk-based approach and works with area leaders and personnel to streamline processes, standards, and practices into a best-in-class status. Directly reports to ENA Senior Manager, Quality Systems.
Salary Range: $75,300- $85,000
Education and Work Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide training and champion the network to management system excellence including conformity to ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Customer Specific Requirements (CSR), ASI, and ENA policies.
- Organize, manage, lead, and undertake audits across all areas of the business as well as across the supply chain, including system, and product audits utilizing a risk-based approach.
- Develop innovative and practical solutions to complex and unique process problems using best practices, innovation, and creativity. Lead/support through implementation.
- Work closely with all levels of plant personnel to understand current state and develop engineered solutions to address nonconformities and drive improvement.
- Provide QMS support throughout the organization and assist with management and execution of CAPA’s, NC’s, and SCAR’s.
- Study all ENA sites and the competitive landscape to understand the best methods (true north ultimate target) of performing key tasks within all operations with a focus on process performance and enabling improved efficiencies.
- Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service suppliers.
- Leads / Supports significant Quality System projects effectively using a working knowledge of project management techniques.
- Ability to engineer systemic solutions to organizational challenges. While auditing is an important part of the role, the preferred candidate will be able to work collaboratively to solve systemic issues and not simply leave lists for stakeholders to complete on their own.
- Perform other duties, as needed, and as directed by your line of supervision.
Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated high standard for excellence and core belief in quality compliance. Strong commitment to developing a culture of safety and quality ethics and compliance at all levels of the organization. Shows care, courage and collaboration with openness and honesty in all dealings.
- Support a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the organization to ensure achievement of Quality KPI’s and goals.
- Demonstrated proficiency in coaching, teaching and generally developing employees in needed skill sets that contribute to their personal betterment and to the betterment of the company.
- Ability to define work processes and lead team members in successful implementation and ongoing execution utilizing a collaborative approach to working with others and engaging interest.
- Been part of a cultural change within an organization and have vision for true north based improvement (Preferred).
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills to ensure clear and professional communications to all levels of the organization.
- Share best practices across all areas of the business. Support plants in implementation.
- Strong technical and problem-solving foundation with knowledge of structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8-D, A3, etc.)
- Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Customer Specific Requirements AIAG Core Tools and AIAG CQI Assessments. IATF 16949 Lead Auditor (Preferred).
- Experience in Compliant Pro and SAP (Preferred). Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
- Travel will be required in this role and should be expected at least twice per month. A minimum of three (3) travel days per travel week is to be expected. The position reports out of a home office given network responsibility.
Care, Courage, & Collaboration
At Hydro We care about our People!
We care about Safety!
Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. 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.
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