Lead Engineer - Should Cost Electrical BOP
Lead Engineer - Should Cost Electrical BOP
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Job Description Summary
The Hydro Should Cost Engineer is responsible for Should Cost model development should cost report out for Project commodities builds manufacturing process intelligence delivers Raw Material Optimization and implements Value Engineering ideas into the should cost models.The Hydro Should Cost Engineer will be well versed in Value Engineering tools and would enhance the tool capability (by automation or otherwise) generating optimized inputs/ value engineering ideas etc. to accurately Should cost Hydro Power components and assemblies. The outcomes of this function would be extensively used by Sourcing team to enable deflation during supplier negotiations.
The Hydro Should Cost Engineer demonstrates accountability for functional and business objectives addressing product costout and variable cost productivity (VCP) opportunities in all phases of the hydro products life cycle i.e. NPI ITO and OTR. This engineer will lead activities across Engineering and Supply Chain organizations to identify develop and integrate new cost strategies design changes and manufacturing process improvements to meet business cost goals for the Hydro Products.
She or he will also take part of key sourcing negotiation based on supplier cost breakdown evaluation and should cost analysis.
Responsible for leading activities with product lines engineering and supply chain to generate business case and execute Product Cost projects
Perform and guide feasibility assessments & technical screening for implementation of Should Cost in Projects.
Leverage internal resources like Value Engineer Should Cost Part analyst consultants and external resources outside of own teams like Engineering Supply Chain Manufacturing Finance etc. to arrive at decisions
Effectively communicate project status and needs with Business leaders to ensure completion.
Provides Cost & Productivity guidance to Engineering Projects and Supply Chain partners
Job Description
Responsibilities
Delivers should cost models mainly for Electrical BoP (BTS) products working closely with Should Cost team and consultants.
Utilizes indepth technical knowledge analytical and creative thinking to deliver value
Lead the activities of Part Separation Stock Preparation Cutting bending Raw Material Calculation and collate consolidated inputs for Manufacturing.
Benchmarking and calibrating should cost with actual offer data for sanity check and validation.
Work with subject matter experts like Value Engineer AME ME Principal Engineer GCL Supply Chain Quality when questions arise & build the manufacturing process to establish should cost logic.
Collaborate with should cost supply chain AME & Engineering Design teams discuss any new manufacturing methods that need to be captured for cost understand cost drivers with new technology concepts.
Help redesign to lowest cost based on elimination of features change in geometry dimension materials etc.
Design To Cost Implement Optimization between Raw Materials and Manufacturing design to fit design to shape etc. by collaborating with design to cost and engineering teams.
Collaborate with engineering teams for adoption of Solid Edge cofacilitate user trainings offer tool support to ensure seamless adoption.
Monitor impact of global commodities and predict cost inflation/deflation based on Raw Material & Labor movement. Master is usage of PV formula.
Experience with developing and implementing operational procedures and policies
Work with business to prepare for PMR reviews
Monitor/track CTC spend/release leading indicators
Support initiative owners to estimate savings associated with their costout ideas using internal cost benchmark data
Conduct adhoc analyses on estimating headwinds cost implications for Screening of Potential.
Qualifications / Requirements
Engineering Degree in Electrical / Electronics
Experience in Electrical Balance of Plant (EBoP) products engineering / manufacturing
10 plus years experience in Should Costing ITO/OTR Costing CostOut supply chain positions (sourcing manufacturing) Product Management Design & Engineering.
Understand finance concepts that impact how cost is calculated and reported. Machine rates Labor rates Handling rates Profit & SG&A Escalation Unit cost reported etc.
Experience in the Hydro (preferably) or Energy industry.
Desired Characteristics
Excellent interpersonal and horizontal leadership skills in a matrixed organization
High levels of accountability and operational excellence
Strong technical experience in Electrical / Electronics Engineering and/or Electrical Manufacturing
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated strategic thinking to resolve openended problems.
Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
Bias toward action and selfdriven
Established project management skills.
Critical thinking problem solving; ability to see the big picture
Quality culture and Right FirstTime mindset
Selfstarter ability to work with minimal supervision
Effective leadership; selfconfidence
Resilience. Comfortability to challenge and get challenged
Solid work ethic
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Employment Type
Full-Time
