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SalarySpecialty Printing and Technology Solutions (SPTS) brings HP inkjet technology to new markets through partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). SPTS applies an entrepreneurial approach to quickly identify and pursue market opportunities for the application of TIJ technology. SPTS provides TIJ solutions to a wide range of markets by leveraging, repurposing, designing and refining HP assets to enable our OEMs success. SPTS team members have direct customer impact and business influence.
This position will support the Manufacturing Engineering Team within SPTS, which has Manufacturing and new product introduction responsibilities. As a member of the SPTS Manufacturing Engineering team, you will have responsibilities covering product assurance of supply, product cost, product quality, and supplier sourcing, selection, and management. Representing the operations organization as part of broader new product introduction programs, and support manufacturing specific projects. Will work closely with internal colleagues in Engineering, Marketing, R&D, Finance, Operations and Procurement.
You will also have procurement and manufacturing responsibilities for part of SPTS’s product portfolio, which may include printheads, suppliers, hardware, enablers, and lower-level components. leading efforts towards data transformation. This includes working with the team to identify the right product and MPa measures and metrics, automate data and information collection, and present it in an accessible manner that provides insight and understanding to drive action.
This role also includes:
Establishing and/or maintaining the records and documentation associated with these products and partners/suppliers
Innovating to improve processes, approaches, or solutions regarding cost reduction, quality improvement, or availability assurance
The employee will support or lead SPTS NPI efforts. This person must understand the design and performance requirements for the products and ensure they can be made or procured reliably for their expected life.
Providing Manufacturing Engineering team, cross operations, or overall program management leadership for new product introduction programs, including establishing plans, managing schedules, identifying benchmarks, and promoting best practices.
Participating in reviews and evaluations of designs for compliance with design and manufacturing guidelines and standards, while providing tangible feedback to improve product quality, increase manufacturability, increase ease of assembly, and reduce cost.
Owning manufacture of parts, component sub- assemblies, assembly/test tools, and final assemblies, based on established engineering principles and in accordance with provided specifications and requirements.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related technical field
Additional degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or Business a plus
5-10 years of procurement, commodity management, product development, sourcing, or supplier management experience.
PMP Certification a plus
Knowledge & Skills:
DFM and DFA understanding
Experience with Smartsheets and Power BI a plus
Cost management
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Per the Washington statute, the estimated range of compensation for this job in that location, at the time of this posting, is $106,970 - $121,300.
This position may be eligible for incentive pay, for openings where this is applicable.
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