Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities allows us to offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for various industries.

The Role

In this role, you will work closely with our plants, technical teams, and leadership across Europe to drive standardization, performance improvement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain fabrication standards across Hydro’s European operations, focusing on safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Monitor and improve key manufacturing KPIs such as OEE, uptime, asset utilization, productivity, scrap, and quality.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites.
• Identify and share best practices, supporting the harmonization of fabrication processes across the European network.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and technical stakeholders, providing expertise, support, and constructive challenge.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement to enhance technical capabilities across our sites.
• Support compliance with Hydro’s Quality System, HSE requirements, company policies, and relevant customer and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in quality, safety, sustainability, and overall operational performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fabrication of structural components, including processes such as cutting, milling, assembly, fastening, bending, punching, and welding/joining.
• Experience with aluminium extrusion manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, or Operational Excellence.
• Proven experience working with and improving manufacturing KPIs, particularly OEE, uptime, and utilization.
• Experience participating in or leading cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites or regions.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Understanding of aluminium extrusion processes and manufacturing requirements is a plus.

What Will Make You Successful?

You are a strong communicator and collaborator who can build relationships with stakeholders across different functions, cultures, and organizational levels. You combine technical expertise with a structured, analytical, and data-driven approach, take initiative, and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges. You are comfortable working independently, managing projects, and driving change while maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement, safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What We Offer You

• An international role with the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and manufacturing sites across Europe.
• The chance to make a visible impact on operational performance and contribute to improvements across Hydro’s European operations.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment where different perspectives, expertise, and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning, including exposure to different technologies, processes, and manufacturing environments.
• The opportunity to work on cross-functional and cross-site projects and build a strong international network within Hydro.
• A workplace where safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement are core values.
• A stable environment within a global company with a long-term perspective, committed to responsible business and sustainable aluminium solutions.

We believe diversity makes us stronger. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives and invite all qualified candidates to apply. We review every application fairly and strive to provide equal opportunities for everyone to grow and succeed.