Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

Job Summary: 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 Key Responsibilities: Manufacturing Portion Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for assembly, test, calibration, and inspection activitiesDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and costSupport Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews during product development and new product introduction (NPI) activitiesAnalyze production data and identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, and first-pass yieldDesign and implement tooling, fixtures, workstations, and process improvementsLead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing issuesCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process flows, and standard operating proceduresPartner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve manufacturing capability and product quality Quality Portion Support and maintain compliance with HBK's Quality Management SystemDevelop and maintain control plans, inspection methods, and quality standardsLead investigations of nonconforming materials, customer complaints, and internal quality issuesDrive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving toolsUtilize quality tools including SPC, FMEA, MSA, 8D, Fishbone Analysis, and Pareto AnalysisMonitor and report key quality metrics including yield, scrap, rework, customer returns, and defect trendsSupport internal, customer, and external quality auditsEnsure products meet applicable regulatory, customer, and industry requirements Continuous Improvement Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiativesIdentify and implement process improvements that enhance quality and reduce operational costsFacilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement projectsDevelop metrics and dashboards to measure operational and quality performanceTrain production personnel on quality standards, process controls, and best practices Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline3+ years of manufacturing and/or quality engineering experience in a high-tech, instrumentation, electronics, sensor, or precision manufacturing environment3+ years of experience with SAP system and manufacturing data analysisExperience supporting manufacturing operations and quality systems in an ISO-certified environmentExperience with new product introduction (NPI) and process validation preferredKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologiesStrong understanding of root cause analysis and CAPA processesExperience with SPC, FMEA, MSA, and process capability analysisAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and specificationsProficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis tools Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesResults-oriented with a continuous improvement mindsetAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentDemonstrated ability to influence and work effectively across functions Preferred Qualifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltExperience with electronic assembly, sensor manufacturing, calibration, or precision instrumentation.Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems. Compensation: The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000 annually plus a potential yearly bonus of 10%. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.