New Product Introduction Procurement Engineer (Injection Molding)

Responsibilities

• 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 prototype 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 cross-functional teams using technical experience, engineering judgment, and precedents.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Knowledge of injection molding equipment and processing.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• 3D Modeling (PTC Creo preferred).
• Autodesk Moldflow Simulation Software.
• Process troubleshooting / optimization.
• Metal Machining Processes.
• Mold Design.
• Assembly Manufacturing Processes (ultrasonic, laser, adhesive, etc.).
• New Product Development.
• Product Design.
• Prototyping (methods and technologies).
• FAI and capability study analysis.
• Reading and interpreting 2D drawing specifications.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Able 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Injection Molding Equipment and Processing knowledge.
• Thermoplastic and Thermoset Materials Knowledge.
• Excellent Communication and Teamwork Skills.
• 3D Modeling (PTC Creo preferred).
• Autodesk Moldflow Simulation Software.
• Process Troubleshooting / Optimization.
• Metal Machining Processes.
• Mold Design.
• Assembly Manufacturing Processes (ultrasonic, laser, adhesive, etc.).
• New Product Development.
• Product Design.
• Prototyping (methods and technologies).
• FAI and Capability Study Analysis.
• Reading and Interpreting 2D Drawing Specifications.
• Excellent Planning, Organizational, and Documentation Skills.
• Able 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.

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 Benefits knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.