Cost and Sustainability Engineer, Mechanical

About the Position

The Senior Cost and Sustainability Engineer, Mechanical plays a pivotal role in achieving HARMAN's profitability and growth goals. This role leverages mechanical engineering, cost analysis, and business intelligence capabilities to work closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Engineering:

  • Define Best Cost Design solutions

• Cost Analysis:

  • Analyze cost breakdowns from supplier quotes
  • Define New RFQ and Sourcing cost targets with Engineering & Sourcing team
  • Drive the HARMAN “best practice” cost reference for the Harman Automotive products to a component level

• Business Realization:

  • Develop close technical relationships with suppliers to identify best cost/design/process solutions
  • Active participation during negotiating 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum 6 years work experience in the following areas:
  • For Mechanical:
    • Cost engineering of Mechanical components and systems
    • VA/VE of Mechanical components and systems
    • Engineering automotive Mechanical components
    • Automotive procurement
    • Advanced manufacturing engineering
• Experience with complex components, assemblies
• Technical contribution on review the work of other cost engineers
• Ability to solve complex technical topics through structure solutions. Must be able to influence others to drive alignment on proposed technical solutions.
• Ability to breakdown component costs into the constituent costs
• Good presentation skills and demonstrated ability to effectively present complex technical topics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can effectively work with all levels of a global organization
• Experience working in a fast-paced, highly measured, results-focused environment
• Experience supporting Procurement in supplier Negotiations
• Fluency in English

Nice to 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
• Capability to share knowledge and best practices with teammates
• Change Orientation: Able to adapt to changing demands and conditions
• Experience in data analytics

We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• 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
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

About the Company

HARMAN, a pioneer in amplifying the sense of sound since the 1920s, continues to innovate with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected. Our solutions span automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation, creating extraordinary experiences through our award-winning portfolio under iconic brands like JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel. We are committed to exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, partners, and each other.

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