Principal Engineer, Cost and Sustainability-Mechanical

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.
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 everyday.
What You’ll Be Part Of
The Principal Cost Engineer works on HARMAN profitability and growth goals with Procurement, Engineering, Suppliers via using mechanical engineering, cost analysis and business intelligence capabilities. Focusing on Mechanical components (Metal, Plastic, Speaker components).
Your Team
This position will report to the Best Cost Analytics, Cost Engineerig Lead and will be an individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Cost Engineer is a complex role, working on the following areas:
Cost intelligence:
Analyze cost breakdowns from supplier quotes
Define New RFQ and Sourcing cost targets with Engineering&Sourcing team
Lead the HARMAN “best practice” cost reference for the Harman Automotive products to a component level
Frequently review/improve/develop cost model inputs/logic for additional saving opportunities
Understand key cost drivers of gaps to should cost and provide intelligence to organization how to reach targets
Continuously improve cost transparency of supply base
Seek and represent additional cost intelligence solutions to reach Harman’s targets
Business execution:
Lead close technical relationships with suppliers to identify best cost/design/process solutions (Conduct internal and supplier Workshops)
Develop suppliers cost performance on onsite visits
Drive cost based negotiation events with should costing
Identify category strategy activities to meet should cost target and (based on: new supplier scouting, benchmarking, purchased part relocation – defined category strategy plan including roadmap) , alignment with cross-functional teams
Represent supply chain market overview (material, technology, economy)
Engineering aspects:
Lead Best Cost Design initiatives (to improve Harman current design processes)
Review/recommend design optimization opportunities
Define cost saving measures within the category from technical and commercial opportunity
Data
optimize data management processes from digitalization perspective
continuously improve existing cost model data management (automation, intelligence, quality)
benchmark market and implement state of the art data management solutions
What Makes You A Strong Fit
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Minimum 10 years work experience in the following areas:
For E(Mechanical):
Cost engineering of (E)/mechanical components and systems
VA/VE of (E)/mechanical components and systems
Engineering automotive (E)/mechanical components
Automotive procurement
Advanced manufacturing engineering
Experience with factors impacting design for CO2e improvement
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
Leading role and behavior 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 3 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
Things To Know
Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel
What You Can Expect
A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite four days a week (if applicable).
Access to employee discounts on HARMAN products (including JBL, Harman / Kardon, AKG, and others)
Learning and development opportunities through our award-winning HARMAN University programs
Wellness benefits designed to support your overall well-being
Access to the HARMAN campus fitness center and cafeteria, where available
An inclusive and diverse work environment that supports both your professional and personal development
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.