Process Engineer

Join to apply for the Process Engineer role at Norsk Hydro . Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Since 1905, Hydro has focused on turning natural resources into valuable products while maintaining a safe and good workplace for its 30,000 employees across more than 140 locations. Job Location: Yankton, SD Hydro offers several benefits including: Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts Parental Leave Bonus Plan Eligibility Education Assistance Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions Job Summary: The Process Engineer will drive continuous improvement in process efficiency, cost management, production, and product quality. Responsibilities include collaborating with various departments, working closely with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure reliability and maximize process uptime, and supporting automation and control systems to optimize plant operations. Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, metallurgical engineering, or related fields 3-5 years of manufacturing experience Fluent in English Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Fluent in Spanish (preferred) Experience with casting or extrusion metallurgy (preferred) Strong mathematical skills, especially in process and manufacturing statistics (preferred) Experience with fabrication and/or industrial painting (preferred) Responsibilities include: Implementing and supporting continuous reliability improvement standards Applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and variation Overseeing projects to ensure timely, within scope, and within budget completion Identifying ergonomic risks and reducing them for safety and productivity Conducting system checks and analyzing operational data for optimization Standardizing best practices and ensuring safety protocols Managing workplace efficiency programs like 5S Developing business cases to reduce process variation and waste At Hydro, we care about our People, Safety, and fostering a collaborative environment! Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. Additional Information: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Mining Referrals can increase your chances of interviewing. Get notified about new Process Engineer jobs in South Dakota, United States. The salary range is $72,000.00-$88,000.00. Job postings for similar roles are also listed in the vicinity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Norsk Hydro