About the Role

Senior Cost & Sustainability Engineer work to achieve the profitability, sustainability 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 & Sustainability 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 and life-cycle CO2e assessment models that will establish Design-to-Cost , CO2e reduction targets for components, modules, assemblies designed into HARMAN Automotive products
Drive HARMAN “best practice” cost, design and CO2e reference for the Harman Automotive products to a component level:
Review and analyze cost breakdowns from supplier quotes and understand relevant cost influent factors
Contribute to the technical definition and implementation of electronic system cost and CO2e modeling solutions, including the identification of analytics that enable trend data to be established
Develop close technical relationships with suppliers to identify best cost, design solutions, including emerging technologies that provide cost and CO2e improvements
Work with Engineering & Product Sourcing teams during the new business quoting phase to establish reference cost targets and source board
Active participation during negotiating events with target costing
Identify and drive category strategy activities to meet should cost target and best CO2e solution (based on: new supplier scouting, benchmarking, purchased part relocation – defined category strategy plan including sustainability roadmap) , alignment with cross-functional teams
Develop cost engineering infrastructure

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Minimum 6 years work experience in the following areas:
- For E(Mechanical):
  - Cost engineering of (E)/mechanical components and systems
  - VA/VE of (E)/mechanical components and systems
  - Engineering automotive (E)/mechanical components
  - Automotive procurement
  - Advanced manufacturing engineering
Experience with factors impacting design for CO2e improvement
Experience with complex components, modules, 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

What is 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

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 20%, domestic and international travel

What We Offer

Hybrid 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

Pay Transparency

Ft 11,709,000 - Ft 17,173,200

The above represents the annual gross base salary range for this role.

Variable compensation and allowances: Dependent on the position offered, other forms of compensation may also be available, such as quarterly or annual bonus pay, commission payments, long term incentive compensation, or certain allowances. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

How we set pay: The pay posted is a reasonable estimate of the wage range anticipated for this position. Pay is determined using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, skills, role scope/responsibilities, and location-based market factors (where applicable). In appropriate circumstances, based on objective, job-related factors, the final determination on pay may deviate from the posted range.

Pay history: Please do not include current or past pay information in your application. We do not request pay history as part of our recruitment process.

Benefits: HARMAN is interested in supporting the health and wellbeing of employees and offers a range of benefits. Offerings vary by country and employment arrangement and reflect a combination of statutory requirements and company-provided programs. These may include paid time off and holidays, sick and family leave, as well as health and wellbeing support and retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with other locally relevant benefits. Further details will be made available as part of the recruitment process.

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!

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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.(www.harman.com)

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 [email protected]. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

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