Quality Engineer Supervisor
Job Description
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:
The Quality Engineer Supervisor leads quality assurance and control activities to ensure products meet defined specifications, customer requirements, and regulatory standards. This role blends hands-on quality engineering expertise with leadership responsibility, including team supervision, process improvement, lab oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. This position reports to the Quality Manager.
What you will be doing
- Lead, coach, and develop Quality Technicians, CMM Technicians, and Receiving Inspectors, including scheduling, attendance, and performance oversight.
- Support development and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce scrap, and improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with Engineering on new and existing programs to ensure capability and quality readiness.
- Conduct capability studies and Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including gauge R&R evaluations.
- Perform and support internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO/TS standards.
- Ensure accurate completion of documentation, including training records, onboarding materials, and quality reports.
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a quality role within a manufacturing site.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and influence teams in a fast-paced production driven setting.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Prior experience in quality assurance and/or a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of core quality tools; PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, and APQP.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP/S4) and statistical software (Minitab).
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and compliance standards.
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 [email protected]