Should cost engineer Associate

Ebro Electronic GmbH; Vadodara; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in Vadodara, India, is seeking a Cost Engineer Associate to develop and execute sourcing strategies for PCBAs and electro‑mechanical builds. You will analyze BOMs, processes, and cost drivers while leading RFQs/RFPs and supplier negotiations to achieve cost targets.

The role requires deep knowledge of electronics manufacturing, DC/DFM input to engineering, and collaboration with global teams to drive VA/VE initiatives and cost databases upkeep.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics (or equivalent).
• 3–6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or should-cost in electronics.
• Strong costing methodologies and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for PCBAs and electro‑mechanical builds.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, negotiations, and contract finalization.
• Analyze BOMs, process steps, and cost drivers to optimize cost.
• Provide DFM/DFX input to Engineering for cost reduction.

Skills

Should costing

PCB fabrication

Cost modeling

Excel

Power BI

Vendor negotiations

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Master's in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

aPriori

BOM analytics tools

Job description

## Should cost engineer AssociateBewerbenremote type: Vor Ortlocations: Vadodara 73 East Avetime type: Full timeposted on: Heute ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: R49558Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird.The key responsibilities of this position are:* *Develop and execute sourcing strategies PCBAs and electro-mechanical builds.** *Identify and onboard capable suppliers aligned with business requirements** *Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost analysis** *Lead RFQs/RFPs, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization** *Analyze BOMs, Gerbers, process steps, yields, labor, overheads, and cost drivers.** *Support RFQ processes: normalize supplier quotes, compare vs. should**‐**cost, and prepare negotiation insights.** *Conduct cost breakdown reviews with EMS partners and panel builders** *Must possess knowledge of various manufacturing processes for electronics manufacturing .** *Provide DFM/DFA/DFT recommendations to Engineering for cost optimization.** *Drive and support VA/VE initiatives with quantified savings.** *Maintain cost databases for electronics and panel-build commodities.** *Partner with cross-functional teams to enable cost decisions during NPI and sustaining phases.** *Analyzing elements of Product Cost Structure including Material cost, process costs, direct labor, bill of materials, overhead, SG&A, Profit** *Understanding of commodity global Market trends & historical datasets for electronics category** Costing Systems & global database maintenance: Time to time updating of process parameters such as Raw material prices, Machine hour rates, Labor rates, Cost Trends, Freight & Taxes* *Uses best industry techniques and practices to establish fact based pricing positions, best value determinations and economic sourcing strategies.** *Supporting global category and commodity managers in deriving negotiation strategies & actual price negotiations** *Support VAVE, teardown and benchmarking projects using directional and other costing methodologies.** *Areas of expertise include understanding of design & various manufacturing process, tools and their process parameters, cost drivers, Process capabilities & fact based negotiation techniques.** *Pro-E/Creo knowledge a plus***Important Stakeholders/Key Interactions***• Global Commodity Managers**• New Product development/ R&D Leaders**• Global Suppliers .***Part 2. Describe the Person**Minimum professional and educational background desired (include years of experience).* *4-Year bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics (or equivalent).** *3 to 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or should costing Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in electronics category**OR** *4-Year bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics (or equivalent).** *2-Year Master Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics (or equivalent).** *1 to 4 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or should costing Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in electronics category** **Key technical skills and knowledge.*** *PCB fabrication & assembly (SMT/DIP, reflow, wave solder, X-ray, ICT/FCT, conformal coating)** *Wire harness & panel build (crimping, labeling, cable prep, loom boards, routing, panel wiring, functional test).** *Strong Excel & cost modeling skills; familiarity with BOM analytics and should-cost breakdowns.** *Experience working with electronics supplier & manufacturers.** *Expertise in various should costing methodologies like Zero base costing, Supplier base costing etc and systems**(aPriori or equivalent)**• Ability to identify material used, manufacturing process, etc.**• Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience a plus** *Global insights of commercial database for major manufacturing processes**• Problem-solving and data analytical skills.**• Cost Gap Analysis (Supplier quote vs should cost) and capable of handling supplier negotiations..**• Project / Program Management skills**• Value Engineering Certification (SAVE) a plus**• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage tasks/priorities.**• Effective communication in English is must.**• Microsoft office package – Excel ,Power BI and PowerPoint. – Experienced user.***Include the competencies identified for the position that differentiate superior performance.*** *Well organized, goal oriented & self-motivated** *Excellent Leadership skills***Job fit highlight:*****Physical Demands****• Office environment**• Teardown the product and moving small part/equipment****Work Environment****• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours**• Opportunity to work with international people.**• Capable of working with cross functional teams**• Adaptability to work with different work culture, time zones**• Opportunity to be a part of a new team and building up the function*Werden Sie Teil des globalen Xylem-Teams und gestalten Sie innovative Technologielösungen mit, die die Nutzung, Verfügbarkeit, den Schutz und die nachhaltige Verwendung von Wasser sicherstellen. Unsere Produkte kommen in der öffentlichen Versorgung, der Industrie, im Wohnbereich und in gewerblichen Gebäuden zum Einsatz – mit dem Ziel, intelligente Maschinen, Anlagen, Messsysteme, Netzwerktechnologien und fortschrittliche Analysen für Wasser-, Strom- und Gasversorger sowie die Industrie bereitzustellen. Arbeiten Sie mit uns an einer Welt, in der die aktuellen und kommenden Wasserherausforderungen mit Kreativität und Engagement gelöst werden und in der Inklusion und Zugehörigkeit als Treiber für Innovation erkannt werden, um unsere Wettbewerbsfähigkeit weltweit zu stärken.