Principal Cost Engineer Manufacturing & Outsourcing Modules & Equipment

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, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

The Principal Cost Engineer Manufacturing & Outsourcing Modules & Equipment will 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.

Your Team

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

• Define internal and external databases to build cost models that will establish Design-to-Cost targets for components, modules, and assemblies designed into HARMAN Automotive products
• Define the HARMAN “best practice” cost reference for the Harman Automotive products to a component level:
• Analyze and drive cost breakdowns from supplier quotes and understand all cost-influence factors
• Leads the technical definition and implementation of electronic system cost modeling solutions, including the identification of analytics that enable trend data to be established.
• Drive close technical relationships with suppliers to identify the best cost solutions, including emerging technologies that provide cost improvements
• Proactively work with Engineering & Product Sourcing teams during the new business quoting phase to establish reference cost targets
• Proactive participation during negotiating events

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum 10 years work experience in the following areas:
  • Manufacturing and assembly of electronic and electrical systems
  • Cost engineering of electronic systems
  • Commercial basics in Procurement, controlling, and accounting
  • Fundamental knowledge in electronic, electrical & mechanical components integrated into an assembly
  • Experience with complex assemblies, PCBAs, PCB, Manufacturing equipment & Automation
• 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 break down component costs into 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
• 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 3 years of work experience in developing cost models for components, 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 Novi, MI office (Hybrid)

What We Offer

• 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
• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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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 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 appli