Senior Display Cost Engineer

HARMAN International; Garching bei München; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Employee discounts on Harman/Samsung产品

Training opportunities through HARMANU

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Be Brilliant recognition program

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

HARMAN is seeking a Senior Display Cost Engineer to join our Automotive team in Germany. You will work cross‑functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Customer Account Management, Manufacturing and Suppliers to drive cost targets for displays and vision systems.

You will own cost modeling initiatives, analyze supplier quotes, and define target costs for assemblies and modules while collaborating with global teams and leveraging advanced analytics to improve profitability and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years in display cost engineering and manufacturing.
• Experience with complex assemblies and camera/vision systems.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Target Costing project & program Execution.
• Act as Display expert for Harman Internal and customer on Manufacturing and cost elements of Display and vision system (e.g. camera).
• Consult Harman stakeholders to select Display Technologies and suppliers for in-car experience.
• Drive cost modeling solutions and analytics to establish trend data.
• Lead cost breakdowns from supplier quotes and understand cost influent factors.
• Collaborate with Engineering & Product Sourcing during the new business quoting phase.

Skills

Cost engineering

Display systems

Manufacturing

Visual assemblies

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s 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

About The Role

The Senior Display 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. 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

Target Costing project & program Execution

• Act as Display expert for Harman Internal and customer on Manufacturing and cost elements of Display and vision system e.g: camera
• Consult Harman stake holders to select Display Technologies and suppliers for in car experience
• Judgment on efficiency and Technology of Manufacturing and assembly houses for Display and Display elements
• Drive the technical definition and implementation of Display cost modeling solutions, including the identification of analytics that enable trend data to be established.
• Contribute to the integration of internal and external databases to build cost models that will establish Design-to-Cost targets for assemblies, modules, designed into HARMAN Automotive products
• Support HARMAN “best practice” cost reference for the Harman Automotive products to a component level
• Analyze and lead cost breakdowns from supplier quotes and understand all cost influent factors for Benchmark purposes
• Establish technical definition and implementation of electronic system cost modeling solutions, including the identification of analytics that enable trend data to be established.
• Continue close technical relationships with suppliers to identify best cost solutions, including emerging technologies that provide cost improvements
• Active collaboration with Engineering & Product Sourcing teams during the new business quoting phase to establish reference cost targets
• Contribute with Procurement teams during negotiating events with

What You Need To Be Successful

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• More than 3 years work experience in the following areas:
• Manufacturing and assembly of electronical and Visual system assemblies
• Cost engineering of Assembly systems
• Commercial basics in Procurement, controlling and accounting
• Professional knowledge in Visual system, Display, Camera, integrated into an assembly preferred in Automotive
• Experience with complex assemblies, Display and Visual systems
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical topics through structure solutions.
• Ability to influence others to drive alignment on proposed technical solutions.
• Demonstrated capability to breakdown Assembly processes down to component level
• Effective presentation skill on complex technical topics
• Experience working in a fast paced, highly measured, results focused environment
• Proven team player and driver with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with a global organization

Bonus Points if You Have

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Work experience in developing cost models for component, modules, assemblies
• Experience with Visual systems including experience selecting and/or recommending automotive assemblies
• Proven ability to share knowledge and best practices with teammates
• AI machine learning applicable Method

What Makes You Eligible

• Fluent in English language
• Willingness to travel, if necessary

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
• “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.

HARMAN is 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)

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, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)