Job Summary

The Product Mechanical Designer Engineer is responsible for designing and delivering robust, manufacturable mechanical solutions for HP products from concept through production. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams (Industrial Design, EE, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers) to ensure design intent is met while achieving cost, schedule, reliability, and user experience targets.

What a Product Mechanical Designer Engineer does at HP:

Designs and develops mechanical components and subsystems for consumer and/or commercial products, including plastics, sheet metal, and electro-mechanical assemblies, from concept through production.
Translates industrial design concepts into robust, manufacturable mechanical designs that meet product requirements for cost, quality, reliability, and performance.
Performs detailed design work using 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo/ProE), including part modelling, tolerance analysis, stack-up studies, and drawing release.
Responsible for 2D engineering drawings, including creation, review, and release of detailed drawings with appropriate GD&T to clearly communicate design intent for manufacturing and tooling.
Applies Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles throughout product development.
Develops and executes validation and test plans to verify form, fit, and function, including shock, vibration, thermal performance, reliability, and acoustics.
Conducts feasibility studies, design margin analysis, and prototype evaluations to support design decisions and product readiness.
Performs root cause analysis of design and production issues and drives corrective actions through cross-functional collaboration.
Works closely with industrial designers, electrical engineers, thermal engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product integration and launch.
Supports prototype builds, tooling reviews, and product qualification, including supplier engagement and factory ramp activities.
Manages engineering changes (DCN/ECR), documentation, and configuration control throughout the product lifecycle.

Individuals who do well in this role at HP, usually possess:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
Typically 2-4 years of experience in product mechanical design, preferably in consumer or electronics products.
Fresh graduates with strong mechanical design fundamentals, hands-on project experience, and a passion for product development are also encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills

Experience with ProEngineer/Creo or other 3D CAD tools as a mechanical design tool.
Strong proficiency in 2D engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), to effectively communicate design intent for manufacturing and tooling.
Understanding of sheet metal and plastic part design and associated tooling and manufacturing processes.
Solid fundamentals in tolerance analysis and form/fit/function validation.
Basic knowledge of engineering simulation tools (e.g., FEA, optical simulation) to support design analysis and decision-making.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional and global teams.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality results within project timelines.
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about product design and innovation.