Cost Engineer, Best Cost Analytics - Semiconductors

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 Minimum 10 years work experience in 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 structured solutions. Must be able to influence others to drive alignment on proposed technical solutions. Demonstrated ability to break down 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 Minimum 2 years work experience in developing cost 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. Pay Transparency $ 108,750 - $ 159,500 Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation are also available, such as bonuses or commission. Pay is based on a wide range of factors, including, without limitation, skill set, experience, training, location, and business need. While the above range is a reasonable estimate of the wage range for this position, please note the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographical differential associated with the location where the position may be filled. Benefits HARMAN is interested in the health and wellbeing of you and your family and offers a range of benefits designed to support your needs for holistic wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with HARMAN, and may include paid vacation and holidays, paid sick leave, volunteer leave, and paid bonding and care giver leave. Employees may also be eligible to participate in comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, fertility support and adoption assistance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan with employer match, short and long term disability coverage, life insurance, and more. HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. 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. 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