Principal Cost Engineer, Electronic Components

Description & Requirements

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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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.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology 

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.  

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other. 

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘@harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: View email address on jobsearch.harman.com.

You Belong Here 

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.  

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. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.() 

HARMAN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at  View email address on jobsearch.harman.com . Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.