Value Engineering Technical Manager

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Value Engineering Technical Manager in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The role works directly with HPE Engineering and Supply Chain Operations and collaborates closely with HPE manufacturing partners (ODMs/CMs) in the EMEA and APAC regions. It is a hybrid position, with about two days per week spent in an HPE office. The manager leads Value Engineering initiatives across manufacturing partner sites and product lines to reduce total product costs and improve manufacturability and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Lead product and component-level VE cost savings projects and workshops across ODMs and CMs
• Review product data BOMs and designs to identify part reduction, material substitution and process modifications
• Develop VE proposals with cost-benefit analysis, ROI and risk assessments for SCO and engineering leadership
• Work with ODM and CM partners to influence multi-sourcing, supply continuity and optimized costs at the design stage
• Collaborate with product design, procurement, quality and production engineering to implement approved cost-reduction changes
• Track and report VE/cost-out savings against targets and project budgets
• Maintain a database of VE ideas, cost models and lessons learned across product families
• Mentor VE Program Managers on methodology, DFM/DFA and life-cycle costing
• Support partner and supplier-driven cost reduction initiatives alongside strategic sourcing

Required profile

• First-level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree may be held
• Extensive experience with ODM/EMS engagement models
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3+ years in value engineering and cost reduction in a manufacturing environment
• 8+ years of people management experience
• Technical background in networking product design and development
• PMP certification or higher

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Value Engineering methodology and cost modeling
• Background in ODM/CM manufacturing processes for networking and telco hardware
• Understanding of supply chain and procurement processes and strategy
• Excellent facilitation, analytical, project management and cross-functional presentation skills
• Strong leadership, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
• Fluent English and the local language

What we offer

• Benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Programs for personal and professional development
• An inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs