Mechanical Value Engineer: Cost & Manufacturing Optimizer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an Associate Mechanical Value Engineering Engineer to drive cost reductions, improve manufacturability, and enhance quality across products. You’ll work with design, supply chain, manufacturing, and suppliers to apply DFM, DFA, and DFV principles for diverse fabrication technologies.

The role supports NPI and sustaining products, engaging cross-functionally to ensure robust production and ongoing cost reductions. Hybrid work with travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of experience in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Value Engineering, Product Engineering, or related.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication processes and manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of mechanical component design, materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD systems such as SolidWorks or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Drive value engineering initiatives focused on mechanical cost reduction, quality improvement, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support fabrication technologies including sheet metal, machining, die casting, plastic injection molding, extrusion, and mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers, ODMs, and fabrication suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce product costs.
• Identify tooling, material, and process improvement opportunities that improve quality and lower total product cost.
• Analyze manufacturing, supplier, and field quality data to identify improvement opportunities and corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause investigations of product, assembly, and process failures and drive closure of corrective actions.
• Support qualification of new suppliers, manufacturing processes, tooling, and mechanical components.
• Support supplier audits and manufacturing assessments in partnership with Supplier Quality and Supply Chain organizations.
• Communicate technical recommendations and business cases supporting cost reduction and manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking an Associate Mechanical Value Engineering Engineer to drive cost reductions, improve manufacturability, and enhance quality across products. You’ll work with design, supply chain, manufacturing, and suppliers to apply DFM, DFA, and DFV principles for diverse fabrication technologies.

The role supports NPI and sustaining products, engaging cross-functionally to ensure robust production and ongoing cost reductions. Hybrid work with travel may be required.