Manufacturing Product Engineering Manager

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Manufacturing Product Engineering Manager in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The role leads a team of product engineers and manufacturing professionals to introduce, manufacture and sustain products throughout their lifecycle. It is a hybrid position with about two days per week in an HPE office. The manager acts as the main link between R&D, NPI, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, test engineering and external partners, driving quality, cost competitiveness and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of product engineering and manufacturing professionals, typically 8-15 direct reports.
• Own product engineering across multiple product lines, covering quality, cost, delivery, inventory, yield and customer satisfaction.
• Partner with R&D, NPI, supply chain, quality, reliability, test engineering and factory operations to move products from development to high-volume manufacturing.
• Coordinate internal and outsourced manufacturing partners from new product introduction through end-of-life.
• Drive root cause analysis and resolution of quality, reliability, yield and manufacturing issues.
• Evaluate customer feedback, manufacturing data and test results to implement corrective actions.
• Lead sustainment initiatives such as cost reduction, yield improvement and process optimization.
• Represent the function in business reviews, escalations and strategic planning, and drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements and quality management systems.
• Hire, develop, coach and retain the team, set performance objectives, run performance reviews and build organizational capability through succession planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in manufacturing, product engineering, operations, supply chain or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience with new product introduction and product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing employees directly.
• Experience with global manufacturing operations and outsourced partners preferred.
• Advanced English level.

Required skills

• Knowledge of product engineering, manufacturing operations and product lifecycle management.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes, quality systems, product validation and engineering problem-solving.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Project and program management, strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.

What we offer

• A comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing benefits.
• Programs for personal and professional development.
• An inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs.