Design-to-Cost Engineer–Procurement Lead

Schneider Electric; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Schneider Electric in Nashville seeks a highly technical professional bridging engineering and procurement to influence cost, supplier decisions, and product competitiveness across the lifecycle.

You will lead cross-functional projects, collaborate with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, and drive cost-out initiatives while balancing cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply constraints in a global environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Engineering, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Value Engineering, Product Cost Management, or related functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading cost reduction or productivity initiatives involving product redesign, supplier optimization, material substitution, or manufacturing improvements.
• Strong understanding of product design, manufacturing processes, BOMs, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience working directly with suppliers on both technical and commercial topics.
• Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs while considering cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply chain constraints.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects involving Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Advanced English proficiency in a global environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead cost reduction or productivity initiatives across product design and manufacturing.
• Influence engineering, sourcing, and supplier decisions to improve profitability and competitiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage BOMs, PLM, and lifecycle considerations.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Mechatronics or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Schneider Electric in Nashville seeks a highly technical professional bridging engineering and procurement to influence cost, supplier decisions, and product competitiveness across the lifecycle.

You will lead cross-functional projects, collaborate with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing, and drive cost-out initiatives while balancing cost, quality, manufacturability, and supply constraints in a global environment.