Fabrication Program Manager

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

Job Summary:

Hydro is seeking a Program Manager to lead and coordinate new product launches, ramp-ups, and complex manufacturing programs, with a strong focus on the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. This role partners closely with New Product Launch Program Managers and plant teams to ensure successful implementation of new equipment, tooling, product qualifications, process trials, capacity planning, and manufacturing readiness.

The Program Manager will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, support released products, and serve as a key liaison between plant operations, quality, engineering, commercial teams, and customers to ensure successful program execution and customer satisfaction.

What you will be doing

• Responsible as program manager of the program from successful launch handoff to local plant level to end of program life.
• Responsible for coordinating and facilitating plant resources during new product/equipment launches and assisting New Product Launch Program Managers in transitioning programs to local plant level.
• Responsible for driving improvements to existing products or processes, as well as maintaining product engineering responsibility for released products.
• Responsible for improving program reliability and profitability.

What will make you successful?

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial / manufacturing experience.
• Manage program Scope, timing and budget.
• Proven ability to effectively drive projects and prototype orders through a manufacturing organization and execute successful hand-offs.
• Must be able to lead, train, coach shop floor team with APQP / CP / SOP.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate, orally and in writing, effectively with managers, supervisors, peers and team members of all levels within the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 20% both domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Exposure to the aluminium extrusion industry is a plus.
• Exposure to the Automotive Industry a plus (Tier 1-3).
• Extrusion, Fabrication experience a plus.
• Weld process knowledge and experience a plus.
• Experience with 3D Modeling in Solidworks a plus (will accept other 3D modeling platforms).

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.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com