Mechanical Architect

HP Inc.; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

HP Inc. seeks a Mechanical Architect to lead the design and development of advanced mechanical solutions for next-generation products and platforms.

You will provide technical leadership across project teams, collaborating with internal and external partners and driving strategic initiatives in mechanical architecture, component design, system integration, and technology innovation. The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical engineering and 8–12 years of experience in consumer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical design in consumer electronics.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Creo or equivalent.
• Experience with FEA structural simulations.
• Experience with mechanical architecture and structural design in electronic systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication.
• Familiarity with manufacturability and processes (machining, injection molding, die casting, sheet metal).
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of mechanical development, including concept design, validation, tooling, and testing.
• Foster strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and outsourced partners to ensure high-quality mechanical design.
• Review design outputs for compliance with standards; provide actionable feedback to improve quality.
• Drive technical decisions and serve as a SME in material, manufacturing methods, DFM/DFA, and system integration.
• Champion adoption of emerging technologies and innovative design methodologies.
• Define and drive strategy for mechanical components such as touch interfaces, keyboards, and connectors.
• Evaluate vendors and manufacturing processes; participate in supplier development.
• Contribute to long-term product strategy and R&D efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.

Skills

3D Modeling

Ansys Simulation

Computer-Aided Design

Electromechanics

Engineering Design Process

Finite Element Methods

Injection Molding

Machining

Manufacturing

Mechanical Design

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Systems

New Product Development

Product Design

Product Lifecycle Management

Prototyping

PTC Creo (CAD Suite)

Sheet Metal

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Ansys

Job description

Mechanical Architect

Description

This role is for a highly experienced and innovative Mechanical and Hardware Systems Architect who will lead the design and development of advanced mechanical solutions for next-generation products and platforms. The role provides technical leadership across multiple project teams, collaborates closely with internal and external partners, and drives strategic initiatives in mechanical architecture, component design, system integration, and technology innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of mechanical development, including concept design, validation, tooling, and testing.
• Foster and manage strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and outsourced development partners to ensure high-quality mechanical design execution.
• Review and assess design outputs and project deliverables for compliance with engineering standards and best practices, providing actionable feedback to enhance product quality.
• Drive technical decision-making and serve as a subject matter expert in material, manufacturing methods, DFM/DFA, mechanical analysis and system integration
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and innovative design methodologies within the mechanical engineering domain.
• Define and drive the strategy for key mechanical components such as touch interfaces, keyboards, and connectors.
• Evaluate vendors and manufacturing processes; participate in supplier development.
• Contribute to long‑term product strategy and R&D efforts
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8–12 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in notebook, Tablet, mobility, or AR/VR product, or other consumer electronics development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as Creo or equivalent.
• Experience with FEA structural simulations
• Experience with mechanical architecture and structural design, including material science, hardware integration, and their associated design constraints in electronic system structures.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a deep understanding of mechanical architecture in electronic systems.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability and a range of manufacturing processes (machining, injection molding, die casting, sheet metal)
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex design concepts and influence senior leadership.

Knowledge & Skills

• 3D Modeling
• Ansys Simulation Software
• Computer-Aided Design
• Electromechanics
• Engineering Design Process
• Finite Element Methods
• Injection Molding
• Machining
• Manufacturing Processes
• Mechanical Design
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Systems
• New Product Development
• Product Design
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Prototyping
• PTC Creo (CAD Suite)
• Sheet Metal

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

The pay range for this role is $105,050 to $159,000 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

• 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)

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