New Product Introduction Procurement Engineer (Injection Molding)

HP•Corvallis, OR

32d•$93,400 - $143,800•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for providing DFM guidance to R&D and Manufacturing engineers for high-volume thermoplastic injection molding components. The role also represents HP with worldwide external tooling and molding suppliers to develop injection mold tooling and processes, metrology strategies, and quality control plans. The role involves being able to communicate clearly with suppliers, internal partners, and management of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced new product development environment.

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.
Injection Molding Equipment and Processing knowledge
Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
3D Modeling (PTC Creo preferred)
GD&T
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Nice To Haves

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
Ability 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

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 proto 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 the cross-functional teams using technical experience, engineering judgment, and precedents.

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