Description & Requirements
About the Role
The Principal Cost Engineer Manufacturing & Outsourcing Modules & Equipment will work to achieve the profitability and growth goals defined by the leadership strategy through a cross-functional collaborative environment with Procurement, Engineering, Customer Account Management, Manufacturing, and Suppliers.
Your Team
This position will report to the Cost Engineering lead and will be an individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports.
What You Will Do
Define internal and external databases to build cost models that will establish Design-to-Cost targets for components, modules, and assemblies designed into HARMAN Automotive products
Define the HARMAN "best practice" cost reference for the Harman Automotive products to a component level:
Analyze and drive cost breakdowns from supplier quotes and understand all cost-influence factors
Leads the technical definition and implementation of electronic system cost modeling solutions, including the identification of analytics that enable trend data to be established.
Drive close technical relationships with suppliers to identify the best cost solutions, including emerging technologies that provide cost improvements
Proactively work with Engineering & Product Sourcing teams during the new business quoting phase to establish reference cost targets
Proactive participation during negotiating events
What You Need
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Minimum 10 years work experience in the following areas:
Manufacturing and assembly of electronic and electrical systems
Cost engineering of electronic systems
Commercial basics in Procurement, controlling, and accounting
Fundamental knowledge in electronic, electrical & mechanical components integrated into an assembly
Experience with complex assemblies, PCBAs, PCB, Manufacturing equipment & Automation
Experience with complex components, modules, assemblies
Proven technical leadership with demonstrated ability to lead and review the work of other cost engineers
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical topics through structure solutions. Must be able to influence others to drive alignment on proposed technical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to break down component costs into constituent costs
Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively present complex technical topics
Experience working in a fast-paced, highly measured, results-focused environment
Proven team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global organization
Leading role in cross-functional teams to achieve financial and/or transformational targets
Fluency in English
What is Nice to Have
Master's degree in engineering
Minimum 3 years of work experience in developing cost models for components, modules, assemblies
Experience with automotive electronic systems is highly desirable, including experience selecting and/or recommending automotive-grade components
Demonstrated ability to share knowledge and best practices with teammates
Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
Be willing to work in an office in Novi, MI office (Hybrid)
What We Offer
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or Protected Veterans status.