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Should cost engineer Associate

Xylem

The key responsibilities of this position are: Develop and execute sourcing strategies PCBAs and electro-mechanical builds.

About Xylem

  • 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 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges.
  • We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and onboard capable suppliers aligned with business requirements Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost analysis Lead RFQs/RFPs, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization Analyze BOMs, Gerbers, process steps, yields, labor, overheads, and cost drivers.
  • normalize supplier quotes, compare vs. should ‑ cost, and prepare negotiation insights.
  • Conduct cost breakdown reviews with EMS partners and panel builders Must possess knowledge of various manufacturing processes for electronics manufacturing .
  • Provide DFM/DFA/DFT recommendations to Engineering for cost optimization.
  • Drive and support VA/VE initiatives with quantified savings.
  • Maintain cost databases for electronics and panel-build commodities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enable cost decisions during NPI and sustaining phases.
  • 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 electronics category
  • Time to time updating of process parameters such as Raw material 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.

Requirements

  • Supporting global category and commodity managers in deriving negotiation strategies & actual price negotiations Support VAVE, teardown and benchmarking projects using directional and other costing methodologies.
  • Areas of expertise include understanding of design & various manufacturing process, tools and their process parameters, cost drivers, Process capabilities & fact based negotiation techniques.
  • 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 bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics (or equivalent).
  • 3 to 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or should costing Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in electronics category OR 4-Year bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics (or equivalent).
  • 2-Year Master Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics (or equivalent).
  • 1 to 4 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or should costing Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in electronics category Key technical skills and knowledge.
  • PCB fabrication & assembly (SMT/DIP, reflow, wave solder, X-ray, ICT/FCT, conformal coating) Wire harness & panel build (crimping, labeling, cable prep, loom boards, routing, panel wiring, functional test).
  • Zero base costing, Supplier base costing etc and systems (aPriori or equivalent) • 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.. • Project / Program Management skills • Value Engineering Certification (SAVE) a plus • Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage tasks/priorities. • Effective communication in English is must. • Microsoft office package – Excel ,Power BI and PowerPoint. – Experienced user.
  • Include the competencies identified for the position that differentiate superior performance.
  • Well organized, goal oriented & self-motivated
  • Excellent Leadership skills

Preferred

  • Excel & cost modeling skills; familiarity with BOM analytics and should-cost breakdowns.
  • Experience working with electronics supplier & manufacturers.
  • Expertise in various should costing methodologies like

Job fit highlight

Physical Demands • Office environment • Teardown the product and moving small part/equipment

Work Environment

Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours • Opportunity to work with international people. • Capable of working with cross functional teams • Adaptability to work with different work culture, time zones • Opportunity to be a part of a new team and building up the function

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