Principal Cost Engineer, Electronic Manufacturing
Principal Cost Engineer, Electronic Manufacturing
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Job Description
HARMANs engineers and designers are creative purposeful and agile. As part of this team youll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day you will push the boundaries of creative design and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.
Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career.
Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment
Are you an engineer with electronic manufacturing background an assembly expert or an NPI engineer for manufacturing We might just be looking for you!
Ready to take your expertise beyond production As a Cost & Sustainability Engineer at HARMAN youll drive cost optimization and CO reduction for automotive electronics. Leverage your knowledge of PCBAs electronic systems and manufacturing to influence design sourcing and sustainability strategies. If you enjoy problem-solving and want to make a bigger impact this role is your next step!
About the Role
The Principal Cost and Sustainability Engineer Manufacturing & Outsourcing Electronics works to achieve the profitability sustainability 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 and lifecycle CO2e assessment models that will establish Design-to-Cost CO2e reduction targets for components modules assemblies designed into HARMAN Automotive products.
Define the HARMAN best practice cost and CO2e 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 and CO2e 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 and CO2e improvements.
Proactively work with Engineering & Product Sourcing teams during the new business quoting phase to establish reference cost targets.
Proactive participation during negotiating and sustainability improvement events.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelors degree.
Work experience in the following areas:
Manufacturing and assembly of electronical and electrical systems.
Fundamental knowledge in electronic electrical & mechanical component integrated into an assembly.
Experience with complex assemblies PCBAs PCB manufacturing equipment & automation.
Cost engineering.
Commercial basics in procurement controlling and accounting.
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 be able to influence others to drive alignment on proposed technical solutions.
Demonstrated ability to breakdown component costs into the constituent costs.
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.
Bonus Points if You Have
Masters degree in engineering.
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.
Experience in CO2e assessment.
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel.
What We Offer
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work-life integration and collaboration in a global environment.
Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL Harman Kardon AKG etc.)
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN Universitys business and leadership academies.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development in an innovative and collaborative culture.
Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program.
Work on best-in-class emerging technologies and an atmosphere that pushes you to give your best.
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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 torace 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.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
