Process Engineer

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.

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: Yankton, SD

  

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
• Monthly Profit Sharing
• Parental Leave

 

Shifts Available and Hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday-Friday

 

While primarily a Monday thru Friday day shift role, flexibility for off-shift and weekends should be understood as necessary for assignment completion, on occasion.

 

Job Summary: This position provides engineering support for Company by supporting functions utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations by performing the following duties, working well on a team as well as on their own with minimal supervision.

 

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited engineering program, preference towards Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering. 
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in an engineering capacity within a manufacturing environment

 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: 

• Strong organization and detail management skills, with accountability for project from inception through production launch
• Previous project management experience
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Basic PLC skill would be a plus
• Intermediate to advanced skills on MS Office.
• Able to present in high level management meetings.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

 

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Provide alternative solutions, cost estimates, develop scope of work for project, design drawings and project specifications. 
• Work with Hydro Health, Safety and Environmental team to verify all projects meet regulatory codes and regulations with established PESHA protocol. 
• Requisition equipment and develop work orders for completion of the project.  Provide instruction for labor (internal or external) to complete projects.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analytical problem solving, design calculations, review of proposals from equipment suppliers and contractors, and review and approval of vendor drawings, scheduling and cost control.
• Communicate schedules and project status within the engineering department, with other departments within the plant and with equipment suppliers and construction contractors.

• Work with internal and external engineering resources, equipment suppliers and construction contractors to complete assigned projects safely, on time and on budget.

 

 

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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