Manufacturing Quality Manager

Norsk Hydro

. Drive the Quality Department's efforts to deliver zero defects .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeCressona • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management, including leading root cause analysis, implementing quality strategies, and utilizing advanced quality performance tools to enhance manufacturing processes. Proficient in coaching teams and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

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Quality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisAluminum Extrusion ProcessesLeadership ExperienceData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisQuality Strategy Development8D MethodologyA3 MethodologyDMAIC MethodologyQuality Performance ImprovementFailure InvestigationQuality ComplianceManufacturing Quality MetricsProcess Capability Improvement

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringProblem SolvingCustomer SupportTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Quality Performance ToolsData Analytics ToolsQuality Test Lab Equipment

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentAluminum FundamentalsContinuous ImprovementInspection RecordsTechnical Problem Solving

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the Quality Department's efforts to deliver zero defects
Lead containment activities, problem solving, customer claim resolution, and quality performance improvement
Coach and mentor Quality team members
Support the quality test lab and its processes
Create and execute the site's quality strategy
Use technology, data analytics, and advanced quality performance tools to reduce defects, complaints, returns, test failures, and cost of quality
Provide customer support for quality issues and technical problem solving
Connect customers and the plant for claims support, technical problem solving, continuous improvement, and quality performance projects
Develop and review plant-floor processes and documentation
Conduct non-conformance investigations and lead root cause analysis for sustainable corrective actions
Document deviations and conduct failure investigations
Develop, coordinate, and provide training on Quality standards and processes
Teach and coach team members on the shop floor
Serve as subject matter expert in quality lab testing, equipment, dispositioning, lab backup, extrusion processes, and emerging quality technologies
Ensure completeness and accuracy of inspection records and test data
Conduct daily site walks to identify product and process issues and coordinate immediate resolution
Assist customers with aluminum fundamentals, extrusion processes, and quality requirements
Prioritize quality compliance, reporting accuracy, and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality or related field
At least 7 years of professional experience working in a manufacturing environment
At least 5 years of previous leadership experience
Experience with aluminum extrusion or related manufacturing processes
Experience reducing customer complaints, returns, cost of quality, or other key manufacturing quality metrics within a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions using 8D, A3, DMAIC, or similar methodologies
Experience partnering with production, engineering, and operations teams to improve process capability, product quality, and overall plant performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plan
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Referral Bonuses
Parental Leave
On-site Gym & Café
Equal opportunity employment practices
Job-related assessments reviewed alongside experience, qualifications, and interviews
Application accommodation support