Job Description
Identify, benchmark, budget, support target setting, and manage tools (eVOS, MCM, etc.) to track cost reduction activities and projects aligned to technical cost reduction targets
Present regional results overview, with breakdown by subsystem
Generate ideas, assess initial engineering feasibility, and perform benchmarking to reduce material costs without compromising quality or customer experience
Collaborate with global counterparts to maximize cross-regional technical proposals and initiatives
Benchmarking, Standardization & Idea Generation
Support Metafunction Teams in Design-to-Cost during upfront development
Assist PC&CO in engaging suppliers and stakeholders with a focus on value optimization
Lead benchmarking and standardization activities across Metafunctions (A2MAC reviews, Part/System reviews)
Support vehicle hoist/teardown benchmarking reviews
Coordinate and lead idea generation activities (supplier submissions, engineering submissions, benchmarking, internal workshops)
Conduct initial evaluation of new ideas, including feasibility and competitive benchmarking analysis
Initiatives, Budget & Tools
Provide Metafunction budget needs for Global Finance (COO) approval
Manage and optimize tools supporting Value Optimization (VO) activities across all regions
Establish and standardize methods, processes, and tools
Track and report VO KPIs (status vs. targets)
Ensure compliance with Internal Control System rules
Support cost engineering and benchmarking for system/component ideas
Ensure VO-driven design changes meet performance requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Engineering or Manufacturing (ABET accredited) or equivalent experience in design, release, or processing roles
Proven experience developing EDD, variable, and/or tooling costs for automotive components
Experience with systems/component architecture and hardware across:
Body Components
Interior Components
Chassis Components
Electrical Components
Propulsion Systems
Battery Components
Engine/Transmission/ePT Components
HVAC & Engine Systems
Preferred Experience:
Previous design and release background
Full product life cycle exposure
Activity-based costing and/or quoting
Proficiency with NX and Teamcenter
Lean product development experience
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral)
High proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
Ability to analyze design/processes to identify cost savings opportunities
Strong negotiation skills
Knowledge of Shainin Red X or other reactive quality tools
Knowledge in Design for Six Sigma or other proactive quality tools
Additional Information