Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Puerto Rico is seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the manufacturing development and productization of mechanical components for New Product Introduction programs, partnering with design, supply chain, and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes DFM/DFA, process optimization, and working with global partners to drive yields, quality, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, or Product Industrialization.
• Hands-on experience with sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, die casting, plastic injection molding, extrusion, and mechanical assembly processes.
• Experience working directly with global suppliers, contract manufacturers, and ODM partners.
• Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing process development.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and standard business applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced English Level

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical manufacturing engineering activities for NPI programs from concept development through production ramp and sustaining support.
• Partner with Mechanical Design Engineering to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for sheet metal, machining, die casting, plastic injection molding, extrusion, and mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and ODM partners to establish robust, high-yield manufacturing processes utilizing mistake-proofing methodologies.
• Drive DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, tooling reviews, process capability assessments, and production readiness evaluations.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and value engineering opportunities for both new and sustaining products.
• Develop tooling strategies, qualification plans, and validation activities to support successful production launches.
• Lead manufacturing issue resolution through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support qualification and transfer of products, assemblies, and components between suppliers, fabrication sources, manufacturing sites, and contract manufacturers.
• Perform supplier capability assessments and manufacturing audits in partnership with Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost, and process capability.
• Analyze manufacturing, quality, and field performance data to identify opportunities for yield improvement and defect reduction.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Test Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve product and process issues.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering during design reviews, supplier reviews, and cross-functional product development meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Root-cause problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

The Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer (MME) is responsible for leading the manufacturing development and productization of mechanical components and assemblies for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from concept through mass production. This role partners closely with Mechanical Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing Operations to develop robust, cost-effective, and highly manufacturable solutions across a wide range of fabrication technologies including sheet metal, machining, die casting, plastic injection molding, and extrusion.

The Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer will drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Value (DFV), and process optimization initiatives to ensure products achieve quality, reliability, cost, and schedule objectives. This position serves as the primary manufacturing engineering interface with suppliers, contract manufacturers (CMs), and original design manufacturers (ODMs) to establish scalable manufacturing processes, improve yields, resolve production issues, and support product lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical manufacturing engineering activities for NPI programs from concept development through production ramp and sustaining support.
• Partner with Mechanical Design Engineering to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Develop, qualify, and optimize manufacturing processes for sheet metal, machining, die casting, plastic injection molding, extrusion, and mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and ODM partners to establish robust, high-yield manufacturing processes utilizing mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) methodologies.
• Drive DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, tooling reviews, process capability assessments, and production readiness evaluations.
• Identify and implement cost reduction and value engineering opportunities for both new and sustaining products.
• Develop tooling strategies, qualification plans, and validation activities to support successful production launches.
• Lead manufacturing issue resolution through root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support qualification and transfer of products, assemblies, and components between suppliers, fabrication sources, manufacturing sites, and contract manufacturers.
• Perform supplier capability assessments and manufacturing audits in partnership with Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost, and process capability.
• Analyze manufacturing, quality, and field performance data to identify opportunities for yield improvement and defect reduction.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Test Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve product and process issues.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering during design reviews, supplier reviews, and cross-functional product development meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction, or Product Industrialization.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical fabrication processes including:
  • Sheet metal fabrication
  • CNC machining
  • Die casting
  • Plastic injection molding
  • Extrusion
  • Mechanical assembly processes
• Experience working directly with global suppliers, contract manufacturers, and ODM partners.
• Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing process development.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and standard business applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced English Level

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20% international and domestic travel to support suppliers, manufacturing partners, audits, qualifications, and new product launches.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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