Quality 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

Responsible for overseeing the entirety of all processes associated with the Cressona Quality ManagementSystem, in accordance with the ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. Also includes managing conformance to other, customer-specific or ENA required standards such as VDA.

What you will be doing

• Oversees Quality Systems Certification: Oversees all site quality systems certifications (ISO, IATF,ASI, A2LA, others). Act as the primary point of interaction (Management Representative) ensuring accuracy of scope documents with our Quality System Registrar(s).
• Training / Coaching on Quality Systems: Provides training and champion the network to management system excellence including conforming to ASI (Aluminum Stewardship Initiative), ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) and ENA policies.
• Oversees Critical Auditing Functions: Organize, manage, lead, and undertake audits across all areas of the business as well as across the supply chain, including system and product audits.Studies the competitive landscape to understand the best methods of performing key tasks withinmanufacturing with a focus on process performance, automating where possible, and enabling improved efficiencies. Understands the manufacturing process deeply and willing / capable of learning.
• Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers, and other service suppliers.
• Work closely with all levels of plant personnel to understand current state and develop engineered solutions to address nonconformities and drive permanent improvement.
• Contribute to continual improvement projects.
• Develop innovative and practical solutions to complex and unique process problems using best practices, innovation, and creativity. Lead/support through implementation.
• Provide QMS support throughout the plant organization and assist with management and execution of CAPA’s, NC’s, and SCARs ensuring validity and effectiveness.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; however, three to five years of experience in a Quality Management System (QMS) role within a manufacturing environment may be accepted in lieu of a technical degree.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with problem-solving skills with knowledge ofa structured problem-solving method (e.g., 8D, A3, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in AIAG Core Tools, AIAG CQI Assessments,IATF 16949 Lead Auditor.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a QMS role with a focus on manufacturing is accepted in lieu of a technical degree.
• Lean Six Sigma and Quality Systems Certifications preferred.
• Experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements
• Experience with problem-solving skills with knowledge of a structured problem-solving method (e.g., 8D, A3, etc.)
• Experience in AIAG Core Tools, AIAG CQI Assessments, IATF 16949 Lead Auditor.

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