Sr. LeadLead Cost Engineer

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The key responsibilities of this position are :

Must possess technical knowledge of Electrical Motors & their associated manufacturing processes.

Analyzing elements of Product Cost Structure including Material cost process costs direct labor bill of materials overhead SG&A Profit

Understanding of commodity global Market trends & historical datasets for Motors categories

Costing Systems & global database maintenance : Time to time updating of process parameters such as Rawmaterial prices Machine hour rates Labor rates Cost Trends Freight & Taxes

Uses best industry techniques and practices to establish fact based pricing positions best value determinations and economic sourcing strategies.

Supporting global category and commodity managers in deriving negotiation strategies & actual price negotiations

Actively support New product program via providing should cost information for meeting target cost & monitoring the commercial gap closure with buyers.

Lead VAVE teardown and benchmarking projects using directional and other costing methodologies. Analyze the design features & suggest design change or ideas for cost reduction.

Developing high level estimates for tooling and negotiation with tooling vendor.

Areas of expertise include understanding of design & drawings GD&T various manufacturing process tools and their process parameters cost drivers Process capabilities & fact based negotiation techniques.

Plan and facilitate design reviews and workshop; working within cross-functional teams. Exert a shaping influence & drive project execution

Complete project assignments per established schedules.

Pro-E / Creo knowledge a plus

Important Stakeholders / Key Interactions

Global Commodity Managers

New Product development / R&D Leaders

Global Suppliers .

Part 2. Describe the Person

Minimum professional and educational background desired (include years of experience).

• 4-Year bachelors degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering
• 8 to 13 years experience in supply chain Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in motors commodity

OR

Key technical skills and knowledge.

Expertise in should costing methodology and systems (aPriori or equivalent)

Knowledge of various processes & technologies for motors manufacturing

Ability to identify material used manufacturing process etc.

Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience a plus

Global insights of commercial database for major manufacturing processes

Problem-solving and data analytical skills.

Cost Gap Analysis (Supplier quote vs should cost) and capable of handling supplier negotiations.

Knowledge of international & industry standards.

Component development as per PPAP / APQP

Proficiency in Creo a plus

Project / Program Management skills

Value Engineering Certification (SAVE) a plus

Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience

Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage tasks / priorities.

Effective communication in English is must.

Microsoft office package Excel and PowerPoint. Experienced user.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 6 - 11