Cost Product Expert - A4 Volume and SMB LaserJet R&D

About the role

HP is seeking a highly experienced Cost Product Expert to drive end-to-end product cost competitiveness across LaserJet platforms and technologies. The role is a key technical and business leader who identifies, develops and influences the implementation of product cost reduction opportunities through deep technical expertise, competitive benchmarking, value engineering, design simplification, material optimization and cross-functional collaboration. The position is based in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives to reduce product costs across hardware, mechanical, electrical, firmware, manufacturing, logistics, packaging and supply chain domains.
• Identify and drive high-impact cost reduction opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish cost roadmaps and savings targets aligned with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership in balancing cost, performance, quality, reliability and customer experience.
• Lead value engineering activities to eliminate unnecessary complexity and reduce overall product cost.
• Evaluate trade-offs and recommend solutions that maximize business value while minimizing risk.
• Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality and Product Management teams to execute cost reduction programs.
• Drive alignment among stakeholders with differing priorities and objectives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in product development, value engineering, cost engineering, sourcing, manufacturing or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable product cost reductions and business impact.
• Experience in a global, matrixed organization is preferred.
• Experience in printing, imaging, consumer electronics or technology product development is highly desirable.

Preferred qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering programs, assets and cost reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.