Principal Cost and Sustainability Engineer, 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.

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

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). 

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 improving 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  

Things To Know 

• Willingness to work from the office
• 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 three days a week. 
• Access to employee discounts on HARMAN and Samsung 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 
• Tuition reimbursement support 
• 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 

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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 applicable legally protected characteristics.