Hybrid Value Engineering Manager (VE & Cost Optimization)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Puerto Rico is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain & Operations Manager to lead VE initiatives across ODMs/CMs, drive cost reductions, and ensure supply continuity while maintaining product quality.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality and production teams, mentor VE program managers, and report savings and risks to senior leadership as part of lifecycle improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in value engineering
• 8+ years of people management experience
• 3+ years cost reduction within a manufacturing environment
• Technical background in networking product design and development
• PMP certification or higher certification
• Experience with ODM/CM manufacturing processes for Networking hardware
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead VE initiatives across manufacturing partner sites and product lines to reduce total product costs while maintaining quality and reliability
• Collaborate with ODMs/CMs, R&D, sustaining engineering, and production teams to drive cost reduction and supply continuity
• Review BOMs and design choices to identify part reductions and material substitutions for cost savings
• Manage VE cost-out projects with cost-benefit analyses, ROI, and risk assessments with leadership
• Mentor VE Program Managers on DFM/DFA methods and lifecycle costing improvements
• Track VE savings against targets and keep a database of ideas and lessons learned

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

English fluency

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PMP certification

Engineering background

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Puerto Rico is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain & Operations Manager to lead VE initiatives across ODMs/CMs, drive cost reductions, and ensure supply continuity while maintaining product quality.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, quality and production teams, mentor VE program managers, and report savings and risks to senior leadership as part of lifecycle improvements.