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Process Engineer

Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.


Want to join the recycling growth journey? Recycling is a high-growth area for the future, fitting well with the megatrend towards a circular, more sustainable and low-carbon economy. BU Recycling is one of Hydro’s strategic growth pillars with ambitious targets in use of post consumed scrap for our production of green high-quality products. Business unit Recycling within Aluminium Metal operates seven recycling plants and a scrap sorting plant, and we are aiming for no less than industry leadership in aluminium recycling.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Recycling plant in Azuqueca.

As a key member of the management team, Process Engineer will lead the implementation, sponsorship, and ongoing support of continuous reliability improvement standards and practices across all processes.

Functions:

 

  • Lead the implementation, sponsorship, and ongoing support of continuous reliability improvement standards and practices across all processes.
  • Collaborate daily with HSE, quality, production, maintenance and other departments to support problem solving and to follow improvement opportunities
  • Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to identify and drive improvements aimed at reducing waste and variation in operations.
  • Conduct system checks to verify that processes and designs are functioning as intended and in compliance with established specifications.
  • Analyse operational data to optimize methods and ensure the ongoing effectiveness of systems.
  • Drive the capture, documentation, and standardization of best practices across shifts, focusing on consistent training and performance optimization.
  • Develop and present business cases to address and reduce process variation and waste.
  • Identify, plan and execute re-engineering solutions focused on continuous improvements working with the different production departments.
  • Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and implement new process techniques and procedures.
  • Continuously analyse manufacturing process flows to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to define product specifications, arrange procurement of parts/materials, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Work closely with the Production and Maintenance team to develop and deliver technical training for staff.
  • Provide engineering support to troubleshoot and solve technical issues in Production
  • Design and approve tooling prior to fabrication.

Required Qualifications and Skills

 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position
  • Technical training with higher education or engineering.
  • Solid knowledge of automation, data management and
  • Experience in project management and coordination of planned activities.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in computer tools and maintenance management software.
  • Commitment to safety, the environment and compliance with current and internal regulations.
  • Fluent English: Minimum Advanced level B2
  • Indispensable resident in Madrid or Guadalajara province.

 

Desired skills:

  • Be a visible leader who follows up in the field
  • Experience in equipment management and complex fault resolution.
  • Industrial experience
  • Efficient and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptation to changes and unforeseen situations.
  • Used to working in continuous improvement projects.
  • Ability to use technical manuals in English and to maintain technical communication.
  • Personal competences: Integrity, constructive, leadership, respectful, positive, effective, sense of responsibility, professional awareness, adaptable, pragmatic, realistic, team player, self-control and emotional control, autonomy, respect for rules, attentive, coherent, methodical, imaginative, rational, concrete, analytical, efficient and mature.

What we offer you

  • Indefinite-term contract.
  • Social benefits: life insurance, catering service, flexible health insurance remuneration.

Based on our three core values (Care, Courage and Collaboration), we focus on a sustainable and high-performance work environment. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Diversity makes us better and allows us to act in accordance with the Hydro Way. Therefore, all applications will be considered on an equal basis.

If you have any questions, you can contact us directly:

Sandra Beneyto
sandra.beneyto@hydro.com

Phone: +34 629 679 691

Posted on:  Jun 9, 2025
Location: 

Guadalajara, ES, 19200

Department:  Process & Maintenance
Business Area:  Hydro Aluminium Metal(ALME)
Legal Entity:  Hydro Aluminium Iberia S.A.U
Job Type:  Permanent

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