PRINCIPAL COST ENGINEER MANUFACTURING & OUTSOURCING MODULES & EQUIPMENT

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About the Role The Principal Cost engineer Manufacturing & Outsourcing Modules & equipment 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.
What You Will Do Define internal and external databases to build cost models that will establish Design-to-Cost targets for components, modules, 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 influent factors Lead 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 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 electronical and electrical systems Cost engineering of electronic systems Commercial basics in Procurement, controlling and accounting Fundamental knowledge in electronic, electrical & mechanical component 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 breakdown component costs into the 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 work experience in developing costs models for component, 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 Mexico or work remotely full-time with occasional trips to all HARMAN locations What We Offer Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location 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 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.
About HARMAN International HARMAN (harman.
om) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide, including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise automation solutions; and software services.
With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world.
HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets.
More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems.
The Company's software solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile.
HARMAN has a workforce of approximately people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
In March , HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics.
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.
HARMAN offers a great work environment, brilliant career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
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