Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location:

Cressona, PA, US, 17929

Career area:
Operational Excellence

Department:

Job Type: Permanent

Apply by:
March 23, 2026

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.

• Affordable Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave
• On-site Gym & Cafe

The Quality Engineering function is the core of the quality group innovation. Resources tasked with this function should be true engineering minds, with an understanding of the PPAP Process, who can see inefficiencies, and thrive on the shop floor working to solve problems alongside the operators. They should be proficient in mass scale data analysis and interpretation and can communicate with and relate to the mindset of an operator.

Resources in these positions should be highly proficient in training and coaching.

• Daily Shop Floor Problem Solving:
  Work almost exclusively on the shop floor daily alongside operators infusing quality thinking and local problem solving for cultural transition.
• Identifies Internal Issues:
  Through Process Audits to scour the site for visible issues in the product and process. Coordinates immediate resolution.
• Leads Improvement Teams:
  Leads formal Optimization Team related to product quality alongside Genesis and OpEx. Listens to operator feedback on issues that need resolved.
• Trains / Coaches Shop Floor Personnel:
  Supports learning organization initiative through daily teaching / coaching on the shop floor. Imparts technical knowledge of the process and reactionary logic based on process deviation observation.
• Becomes Technical Process Expert:
  Becomes a subject matter expert in area of coverage (extrusion, paint, fab., etc.).
• Supports FSE in Customer Claim Resolution:
  Supports internal investigation of customer claims and complaints.
• Manages / Mitigates Process Variation:
  Develops SPC tools and works to manage the output response to special cause variation. Mitigates deviations in R2R.

Required Education/

Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Metallurgy or Engineering-related degree or relevant work experience.
• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Must have a knowledge of APQP documentation and PPAP's.

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.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recru

See above for location:
Cressona, PA, US

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.