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Norsk Hydro · 18 hours ago

Process Engineer- Extrusion

Norsk Hydro is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites globally. The Process Improvement Leader for Extrusion drives continuous improvement by developing and implementing process enhancements that reduce waste and improve performance, partnering closely with Maintenance to strengthen equipment uptime and reliability.

HydroelectricManufacturingNatural ResourcesPrecious MetalsRenewable Energy
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Responsibilities

Serve as a role model for Lean leadership, driving waste elimination and coaching leaders and team members to strengthen the Lean culture across the Cressona operation
Lead salaried and hourly teams in identifying, implementing, and sustaining process improvements through small experiments, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives
Facilitate the development and maintenance of daily management systems, process controls, preventive maintenance, 5S, TPM, and structured problem‑solving practices
Apply and promote A3 thinking to guide continuous improvement efforts and project execution
Utilize systems such as Oracle, CIMX, Recipe Management, and MVP to train teams, manage data, and drive improvements aligned with key performance indicators (KPIs)
Analyze process data to support fact‑based decision‑making and verify the effectiveness and sustainability of improvement methods
Capture and standardize best practices across all shifts, ensuring consistent training, documentation, and operational performance

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingStatistical Process ControlProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsExtrusion MetallurgyComputer ProficiencyCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field preferred
Five plus years of manufacturing process experience in the extrusion industry is preferred
Above average working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Strategic A3 thinker, Effective problem-solving skills, and Project management skills
Strong analytical skills, and ability to identify waste and the business value associated with its elimination. Capable of facilitating diverse teams systematically through waste elimination methods
Demonstrated track record of accomplishing projects in a collaborative environment
Mathematical proficiency, with an emphasis on applied Statistical Process Control
Strong presentation skills, including Group facilitation, training, Kaizen Team Leader, and public speaking
Excellent written & oral communication skills are essential as this position interacts with all levels of our organization
Highly motivated self-starter, enthusiastic, capable of bringing out the best in people with reward and recognition
Strong working knowledge of personal computers, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, presentation software, and associated networking and communication tools
Basic understanding of Casting and Extrusion metallurgy

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

Company

Norsk Hydro

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Norsk Hydro is an aluminium and renewable energy company that turns natural resources into valuable products.

H1B Sponsorship

Norsk Hydro has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5B
Key Investors
Enova
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $571.87M
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $515.05M

Leadership Team

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Eivind Kallevik
Chief Executive Officer
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Kathrine Fog
SVP Energy Strategy & Policy
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