
Quality Engineer
Norsk Hydro
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Cressona • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Works extensively on the shop floor alongside operators, embedding quality thinking and local problem solving to support fostering a Quality culture
- Through Process Audits to scour the site for visible issues in the product and process. Coordinates immediate resolution
- Leads and supports cross‑functional improvement initiatives focused on product and process quality, partnering with operations and continuous improvement resources
- Supports the knowledge transfer between departments through daily teaching and coaching on the shop floor, imparting technical process knowledge and observation-based problem-solving strategies
- Becomes a subject matter expert in area of coverage
- Acts as a quality leader within the plant by influencing behaviors, reinforcing standards, and driving sustainable improvements across departments
- Supports internal investigation and resolution of customer claims and complaints in collaboration with field, sales, or customer support teams
- Develops SPC tools and works to manage the output response to special cause variation
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Metallurgy or Engineering-related degree or relevant work experience
- Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards
- Experience with part approval and product or process qualification activities (e.g., first article inspections, part submission documentation, or equivalent)
- Formal training in structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, DMAIC, 8D)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operators, technicians, and supervisors to resolve quality issues in real time
- Experience supporting quality engineering activities in manufacturing environments, including metals processing or other industrial production operations
Benefits
- Affordable Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
- On-site Gym & Cafe
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SPC toolsengineering drawings interpretationfirst article inspectionspart submission documentationstructured problem-solving methodologiesA3DMAIC8Dquality engineering activitiesmetals processing
Soft Skills
collaborationcoachingproblem-solvinginfluencingteachingcross-functional teamworkcommunicationleadershiptechnical knowledge transferbehavior reinforcement
Certifications
Bachelors Degree in MetallurgyBachelors Degree in Engineering