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Director, Cost & Sustainability Engineering(m/w/x)
Defining cost and sustainability engineering strategy for automotive sector, including CO2e modeling and lifecycle assessment. 15+ years of relevant experience required. Flexible work environment, global collaboration.
Requirements
- 15+ years Cost Engineering/Sustainability/VM/Procurement or Manufacturing/Engineering experience, preferably Automotive
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Economy
- 10+ years cost engineering/VM/design to cost/manufacturing experience
- 10+ years experience leading global teams for profitability, sustainability, innovation, time to market
- Proven scientific expertise in semiconductor industry (chip, device, modem, memory)
- Outstanding engaging skills with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
- Master’s degree
- Automotive electronics experience desirable
- Ability to build cross-functional collaboration for sourcing, design, manufacturing improvements
- Corporate level design to cost/manufacturing programs experience
- Proven team player with excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills
- Adaptability to changing demands and conditions
- German, Chinese and/or Hungarian language skills are a plus
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
Tasks
- Define and execute cost and sustainability engineering strategy
- Set profitability, sustainability, and growth goals for HARMAN Automotive
- Establish vision and framework for cost/CO2e modeling
- Develop lifecycle assessment capabilities for carbon neutrality
- Align profitability and sustainability goals with senior leadership
- Assemble and enable cross-functional teams for strategic goals
- Build and enroll executive leadership and suppliers in cost transparency
- Support make versus buy analysis with Controlling, Category, and Operation teams
- Develop advanced sourcing, design to cost, and CO2e reduction strategies
- Create and execute supplier and customer cost negotiation strategies
- Ensure consistent cost and CO2e model development and delivery
- Develop synergy programs within Samsung Group
- Lead Component Engineering to create a strategic component library
- Build development strategy for cost-conscious mindset across teams
- Lead, coach, and develop staff through training and succession planning
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Basic
- Chinese – Basic
- Hungarian – Basic
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible work environment
- Work-life integration
Informal Culture
- Collaboration in a global environment
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Support-minded culture
Corporate Discounts
- Employee discounts on products
Learning & Development
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional and personal development
- Training, development, and continuing education
Other Benefits
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Diverse Work
- Work on emerging technologies
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Director, Cost & Sustainability Engineering(m/w/x)
Defining cost and sustainability engineering strategy for automotive sector, including CO2e modeling and lifecycle assessment. 15+ years of relevant experience required. Flexible work environment, global collaboration.
Requirements
- 15+ years Cost Engineering/Sustainability/VM/Procurement or Manufacturing/Engineering experience, preferably Automotive
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration or Economy
- 10+ years cost engineering/VM/design to cost/manufacturing experience
- 10+ years experience leading global teams for profitability, sustainability, innovation, time to market
- Proven scientific expertise in semiconductor industry (chip, device, modem, memory)
- Outstanding engaging skills with cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
- Master’s degree
- Automotive electronics experience desirable
- Ability to build cross-functional collaboration for sourcing, design, manufacturing improvements
- Corporate level design to cost/manufacturing programs experience
- Proven team player with excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal skills
- Adaptability to changing demands and conditions
- German, Chinese and/or Hungarian language skills are a plus
- Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
Tasks
- Define and execute cost and sustainability engineering strategy
- Set profitability, sustainability, and growth goals for HARMAN Automotive
- Establish vision and framework for cost/CO2e modeling
- Develop lifecycle assessment capabilities for carbon neutrality
- Align profitability and sustainability goals with senior leadership
- Assemble and enable cross-functional teams for strategic goals
- Build and enroll executive leadership and suppliers in cost transparency
- Support make versus buy analysis with Controlling, Category, and Operation teams
- Develop advanced sourcing, design to cost, and CO2e reduction strategies
- Create and execute supplier and customer cost negotiation strategies
- Ensure consistent cost and CO2e model development and delivery
- Develop synergy programs within Samsung Group
- Lead Component Engineering to create a strategic component library
- Build development strategy for cost-conscious mindset across teams
- Lead, coach, and develop staff through training and succession planning
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- German – Basic
- Chinese – Basic
- Hungarian – Basic
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible work environment
- Work-life integration
Informal Culture
- Collaboration in a global environment
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Support-minded culture
Corporate Discounts
- Employee discounts on products
Learning & Development
- Extensive training opportunities
- Professional and personal development
- Training, development, and continuing education
Other Benefits
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Diverse Work
- Work on emerging technologies
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About the Company
HARMAN Automotive
Industry
Automotive
Description
The company creates innovative technologies for automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions.
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