Job Description

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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