Principal Cost Engineer, Electronic Components

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.

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

In the capacity of Best Cost Analytics you 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

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 to Be Successful

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Minimum 10 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

Bonus Points if You 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 a hybrid office environment in Novi, MI

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

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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Salary Ranges:

$ 108,750 - $ 159,500

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 applicable legally protected characteristics.