New Product Introduction Procurement Engineer (Injection Molding)
This role is responsible for providing DFM guidance to R&D and Manufacturing engineers for high-volume thermoplastic injection molding components. The role also represents HP with worldwide external tooling and molding suppliers to develop injection mold tooling and processes, metrology strategies, and quality control plans. The role involves being able to communicate clearly with suppliers, internal partners, and management of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced new product development environment.
What you'll do
Provides DFM guidance and technical solutions for mechanical and thermal plastic molded components, electronics enclosures, and production tooling based on established engineering principles and in accordance with thermoplastic technology practices and guidelines.
Participates as a member of project teams with mechanical design and manufacturing engineers to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for low- to high-complexity products.
Develops and implements mold capacity planning considering forecasts, cycle times, and yields.
Evaluates injection molded part failures and issues with cross functional teams and provide solutions. Work with suppliers to determine root cause and implement robust solutions.
Develop quality control plans with suppliers to ensure reliability and quality for proto through high volume HP specifications.
Manage relationships with external partners and suppliers, on design and development of injection mold tooling and processes, including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs.
Provides technical guidance to internal partners and external supplier teams in the resolution of challenges and supports program level efforts.
Identifies and resolves challenges with the cross-functional teams using technical experience, engineering judgment, and precedents.
Recommended Education & Experience
Four-year Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 5+ years of work experience, preferably in injection molding or a related field.
Knowledge & Skills
Requirements
Injection Molding Equipment and Processing knowledge
Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials
Reading and interpreting 2D drawing specifications
Excellent planning, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to give clear and effective presentations to inform and persuade peers and managers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to broadly contribute in a fast-paced, industrial R&D environment
Supplier selection and technical sourcing input
Tooling cost, schedule, and risk assessment
Supplier capability evaluation
Technical support for sourcing decisions
Cost, quality, and delivery tradeoff analysis
GD&T
Cross-Org Skills
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity
Pay & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $93,400 to $143,800 USD annually with additional
opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United
States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related
knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including;
4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave
US benefits overview https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this
posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time,
with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job -
Engineering
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
25%
Relocation -
YesEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO) -
HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).
Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.
For more information, review HP’s EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"