Engineering Project 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.

Job Location: Remote with travel for the South and East locations.

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 Engineering Project Manager is responsible for the safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of capital projects within aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and billet casting facilities. Typical project scope ranges from $1M to $40M and may include both equipment refurbishments and new installations. All projects are developed and executed in alignment with Hydro’s Capital Value Process (CVP).

This role ensures full compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, regulations, and standards. The Engineering Project Manager also plays a key role in overseeing plant operations to support profitability and strategic goals. Responsibilities include updating operational policies, managing daily activities, driving improvements in operational efficiency (OPEX), executing capital initiatives, and optimizing the use of raw materials.

Required Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with electrical preference and/ or 5+ years of Heavy Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and Functional Safety Engineering a plus.
• Engineering and/or manufacturing project management background.
• Project experience with Microsoft Project.
• Ability to manage AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks drawings for conceptual reviews
  and project management.
• Lean Manufacturing principles including waste reduction experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safe, on time and on budget development and execution of capital projects.
• Project management responsibilities from concept development through hand-off to plant.
• Lead cross functional teams towards common project goals.
• Travel to vendor & supplier sites (domestic and international) as required.
• Spend minimum 3 of 4 weeks each month at plant site (4.5 days per week). Must spend quality time on floor with project team and understand the construction and start-up actions
• Ensure proper/safe operation of equipment & processes.
• Recommend and prepare changes, additions, and modifications that will facilitate value created in the manufacturing process.