Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær•Marlborough, MA

5d•$100,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Manufacturing & Quality Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence and quality performance across HBK's production operations. This role supports the manufacture of highly precise sensing, data acquisition, and test & measurement products by improving processes, reducing waste, enhancing product reliability, and ensuring compliance with quality management system requirements. The Manufacturing & Quality Engineer partners closely with Production, R&D Engineering, Supply Chain, Calibration, and Quality teams to support new product introductions, resolve manufacturing challenges, improve yields, and deliver products that meet customer expectations for performance and reliability. Must be a US Citizen.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline
3+ years of manufacturing and/or quality engineering experience in a high-tech, instrumentation, electronics, sensor, or precision manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience with SAP system and manufacturing data analysis
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and quality systems in an ISO-certified environment
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Strong understanding of root cause analysis and CAPA processes
Experience with SPC, FMEA, MSA, and process capability analysis
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to influence and work effectively across functions

Nice To Haves

Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and process validation preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Experience with electronic assembly, sensor manufacturing, calibration, or precision instrumentation.
Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assembly, test, calibration, and inspection activities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews during product development and new product introduction (NPI) activities
Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, and first-pass yield
Design and implement tooling, fixtures, workstations, and process improvements
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issues
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and standard operating procedures
Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve manufacturing capability and product quality
Support and maintain compliance with HBK's Quality Management System
Develop and maintain control plans, inspection methods, and quality standards
Lead investigations of nonconforming materials, customer complaints, and internal quality issues
Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving tools
Utilize quality tools including SPC, FMEA, MSA, 8D, Fishbone Analysis, and Pareto Analysis
Monitor and report key quality metrics including yield, scrap, rework, customer returns, and defect trends
Support internal, customer, and external quality audits
Ensure products meet applicable regulatory, customer, and industry requirements
Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance quality and reduce operational costs
Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement projects
Develop metrics and dashboards to measure operational and quality performance
Train production personnel on quality standards, process controls, and best practices