Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Cost Engineer

Business OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical degree is required; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
Four to five years of experience in Product Cost, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing is required.
Experience with new product development processes and activities is preferred.
Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, and project management is required.
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations of insights and recommendations supported by data analysis is required.
Experience developing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, Smartsheet, and other business applications is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

Identify and drive product cost improvement actions by working with a cross-functional team, notably Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Finance.
Develop product cost comparisons to evaluate and benchmark manufacturing locations and suppliers.
Prepare and deliver presentations on product cost targets, key cost drivers, and supporting cost reduction activities.
Monitor product costs during the new product development and introduction process and throughout the product lifecycle to identify and act on variances.
Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Cost Engineer:

Responsibilities:

Identify and drive product cost improvement actions by working with a cross-functional team (notably Product Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance)

Develop product cost comparisons to evaluate and benchmark manufacturing locations and suppliers

Prepare and deliver presentations on product cost targets, key cost drivers, and supporting cost reduction activities

Monitor product costs during the NPDI process and throughout the product lifecycle to identify and act on variances

Identify and pursue continuous improvement projects that deliver improved efficiency and/or quality

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements: 
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical degree; Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred
4-5 years’ experience in Product Cost, Product Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing
Experience with new product development processes and activities is preferred
Demonstrated competence in problem solving, data analysis, & project management
Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations of insights and recommendations, supported by data analysis
Experience developing cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to achieve business objectives
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI), Smartsheet, and other business applications
Excellent communications skills – written & verbal

About the Company

Vertiv

Builds power and cooling systems for data centers

Vertiv builds power and cooling equipment that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running through outages and heavy computing loads. Its Liebert cooling systems manage the heat generated by servers, while its power products protect equipment and distribute electricity. The company sells equipment directly and through distributors, then earns additional revenue from installation, maintenance, spare parts, and services throughout the equipment life cycle. Its portfolio also includes racks and software for monitoring and managing IT equipment. Vertiv became a standalone company in 2016 and is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Westerville, OH
Founded: 2016

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