Cost Engineer, Best Cost Analytics, Semiconductor (m/f/d)

HARMAN International; Garching bei München; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Employee discounts

Harman University training

Be Brilliant program

Attractive salary package

Inclusive and diverse environment

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking a Principal Cost Engineer in Germany to drive profitability through cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing. You will build cost models, define best-practice cost references, and influence supplier cost structures for Harman Automotive products.

You will lead cost breakdown analyses, develop analytics to track trends, and partner with engineering and sourcing during quotes and negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in cost engineering of electronic systems.
• Experience with complex components, modules, assemblies.
• Proven technical leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Build cost models to set Design-to-Cost targets for components, modules, assemblies designed into Harman Automotive products.
• Define best-practice cost reference for Harman Automotive products to a component level.
• Analyze cost breakdowns from supplier quotes and understand all cost influent factors.
• Lead technical definition and implementation of electronic system cost modeling solutions and analytics.
• Develop relationships with suppliers to identify best cost solutions and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with Engineering & Product Sourcing during new business quoting to establish reference cost targets.
• Support Procurement during negotiating events with target costing.

Skills

Cost engineering

VA/VE

Electronic systems

Design development

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Cost modeling tools

Job description

About The Role

The Principal Cost Engineer 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.

About The Role

The Principal Cost Engineer 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

• Utilize 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 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.
• Develop close technical relationships with suppliers to identify best cost solutions, including emerging technologies that provide cost improvements
• Work with Engineering & Product Sourcing teams during the new business quoting phase to establish reference cost targets
• Support Procurement teams during negotiating events with target costing

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum 5 years work experience in the following areas:
  • Cost engineering of electronic systems
  • VA/VE of electronic systems
  • Design & development of electronic systems
  • Electronic system component engineering
• 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
• Accepts overall accountability
• 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 2 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 EU(Any)/NA(Novi)/APAC(Shanghai) or work remotely full-time with occasional trips to all HARMAN locations......

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Attractive salary package
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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 attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)