Company Description
Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.
In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.
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 developmentAssist PC&CO in engaging suppliers and stakeholders with a focus on value optimizationLead benchmarking and standardization activities across Metafunctions (A2MAC reviews, Part / System reviews)Support vehicle hoist / teardown benchmarking reviewsCoordinate and lead idea generation activities (supplier submissions, engineering submissions, benchmarking, internal workshops)Conduct initial evaluation of new ideas, including feasibility and competitive benchmarking analysisInitiatives, Budget & Tools
Provide Metafunction budget needs for Global Finance (COO) approvalManage and optimize tools supporting Value Optimization (VO) activities across all regionsEstablish and standardize methods, processes, and toolsTrack and report VO KPIs (status vs. targets)Ensure compliance with Internal Control System rulesSupport cost engineering and benchmarking for system / component ideasEnsure VO-driven design changes meet performance requirementsQualifications
Bachelor's in Engineering or Manufacturing (ABET accredited) or equivalent experience in design, release, or processing rolesProven experience developing EDD, variable, and / or tooling costs for automotive componentsExperience with systems / component architecture and hardware across :Body Components
Interior ComponentsChassis ComponentsElectrical ComponentsPropulsion SystemsBattery ComponentsEngine / Transmission / ePT ComponentsHVAC & Engine SystemsPreferred Experience :
Previous design and release backgroundFull product life cycle exposureActivity-based costing and / or quotingProficiency with NX and TeamcenterLean product development experienceSkills & 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 opportunitiesStrong negotiation skillsKnowledge of Shainin Red X or other reactive quality toolsKnowledge in Design for Six Sigma or other proactive quality toolsAdditional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.