About this role
Mechanical Engineer – Instrument & Sensor Engineering
Join HBK and help shape the future of precision Sound & Vibration products. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our Instrument & Sensor Engineering team, which has product responsibility for all Sound & Vibration products manufactured in Virum. As part of Product Engineering within the Operations organization, we work at the intersection of daily operational support and long-term product and manufacturing improvements.
The Role
This position is ideal for a Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience who enjoys combining product ownership, technical leadership, problem solving, and close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Product Responsibility for the Coupler Portfolio
- Drive design improvements and optimization of existing products throughout their lifecycle.
- Investigate product failures and quality issues related to mechanical design and performance.
- Perform root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure products remain robust, reliable, and manufacturable.
- Mechanical Engineering Lead within Product Engineering
- Act as the mechanical focal point within Product Engineering.
- Promote engineering best practices, design standards, and technical excellence.
- Provide mechanical expertise across projects and operational activities.
- Participate in our local network of mechanical engineering professionals.
Additional Responsibilities
- Review mechanical designs in New Product Development projects with a focus on robustness and Design for Manufacturability (DfM).
- Support industrialization activities and transfer of new products from R&D to Operations.
- Design and develop manufacturing tools, fixtures, and production-support equipment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across products and manufacturing processes.
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical product development, product engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacturability.
- Solid knowledge of engineering materials, including material selection, properties, and application.
- Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with joining technologies such as welding, soldering, adhesive bonding, and associated surface preparation methods.
- Knowledge of mechanical failure analysis related to materials, joints, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with manufacturing tooling, fixture design, and process optimization.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary product development and manufacturing environments.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a well-established product portfolio while influencing the future mechanical engineering standards within HBK. You will work with highly skilled colleagues across Operations and R&D and play a key role in ensuring our products continue to meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
We Offer
At HBK, we believe in freedom with responsibility. We offer a flexible and collaborative work environment that supports both professional growth and work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work with modern technologies, influence technical direction, and help shape the future of software engineering within a global technology leader.
About HBK
On January 1, 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With over 3,500 employees worldwide, production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China, and Portugal, and a presence in 80 countries, HBK is a global leader in test and measurement solutions. Learn more at https://www.hbkworld.com.
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