Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

The Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Engineer develops, implements, and sustains quality systems to ensure Hydro Flask products meet customer expectations for safety, durability, and performance. This role supports both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustaining production across a global supplier base, applying structured problem-solving, quality planning, and data analysis to improve cost, quality, and delivery.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and process engineering principles.
• Ability to operate in a highly ambiguous environment while managing multiple projects and prioritizing effectively.
• Solid understanding of quality management systems and APQP/PPAP methodologies.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, capability studies, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools.
• Proven ability to diagnose issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Demonstrated success improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality and reduce cost.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management from development through end of life.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional and global teams.
• Experience building or scaling manufacturing and quality systems (start-up experience a plus).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Quality Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or quality engineering for high-volume consumer products.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting manufacturing or product defects.
• Experience working with international, cross-functional teams.
• Experience building and managing change control systems to ensure design and process continuity.
• Hands-on experience working directly with international suppliers (China and Southeast Asia a plus).
• Experience partnering with Design Engineering and Product Development to influence DFX decisions.
• Authorization to work full-time in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with metals and plastics manufacturing processes.
• NPI experience supporting Manufacturing Build, Pilot, and Mass Production phases.
• Hands-on experience reviewing supplier PPAPs, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, DOE, APQP, 8D, and Gage R&R.
• Exposure to supplier quality management, including second sourcing initiatives.
• International supplier experience in China and Southeast Asia.