Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

Our Home & Outdoor division is united by thoughtful design and lasting quality. From kitchens to campsites, we provide consumers with premium, innovative products for life -- in and out of the home. This business unit includes our Hydro Flask and OXO brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands. 

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Position: Advanced Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

Department: Engineering – Hydro Flask & OXO

Work Location: Bend, OR, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations. 

What you will be doing: 

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.

• Partner with Design, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers to embed manufacturing quality from concept through launch.

• Support Technical Reviews, Manufacturing Builds, and Pilot Builds.

• Define and validate Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics and provide early-stage DFX feedback.

• Support quality and manufacturing planning activities, including development of DFMEAs, PFMEAs, control plans, inspection standards, and robust measurement systems.

• Lead and manage PPAP submissions, ensuring supplier compliance, process capability validation, and on-time documentation delivery.

• Collaborate with overseas engineering teams and suppliers to review, approve, track, and maintain PPAP documentation across NPI and sustaining products.

• Develop and maintain a PPAP tracker to manage maturity levels across products and factories; elevate legacy programs to required PPAP standards.

• Work closely with contract manufacturers to ensure robust incoming, in-process, and final inspection control plans.

• Identify gaps in current AQME systems and implement improvements to drive consistency, efficiency, and enforceability.

• Drive continuous improvement using supplier feedback to address recurring issues and implement process enhancements that improve manufacturability, cost, quality, and throughput.

• Support production issues as needed, providing structured problem-solving and corrective actions.

• Support validation and qualification of new or additional toolsets, ensuring dimensional, capability, and performance alignment with existing tooling.

• Identify manufacturing improvement opportunities related to cycle time, quality, throughput, automation, and NRE investments.

• Support qualification of dual-sourced production and onboarding of new suppliers in alignment with Hydro Flask quality standards.

• Own manufacturing process specifications and ensure accurate cross-functional communication and rollout of updates across all suppliers and facilities.

• Develop new process specifications and coordinate testing activities as required.

• Drive ECR/ECO/ECN execution for manufacturing and process changes, including alignment, implementation planning, documentation, and rollout.

• Provide feedback to continuously improve Engineering Change mechanisms and cross-functional collaboration.

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.

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance. 

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you. 

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn, and Glassdoor.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment.  We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.  If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000. 

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.