Should cost engineer Associate

Role overview

Should cost engineer Associate at Xylem

The key responsibilities of this position are:

Include the competencies identified for the position that differentiate superior performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies PCBAs and electro-mechanical builds.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, commercial negotiations, and contract finalization
• Analyze BOMs, Gerbers, process steps, yields, labor, overheads, and cost drivers.
• Support RFQ processes: normalize supplier quotes, compare vs. should ‑ cost, and prepare negotiation insights.
• Conduct cost breakdown reviews with EMS partners and panel builders
• Provide DFM/DFA/DFT recommendations to Engineering for cost optimization.
• Maintain cost databases for electronics and panel-build commodities.
• Work Environment

Required qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of various manufacturing processes for electronics manufacturing .
• Minimum professional and educational background desired (include years of experience).

Employment details

• Location: Vadodara 73 East Ave [India]

About the employer

• Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day.
• Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use.

Additional role details

• 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.
• Identify and onboard capable suppliers aligned with business requirements
• Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and cost analysis
• Drive and support VA/VE initiatives with quantified savings.
• 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
• Costing Systems & global database maintenance: 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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).
• Strong 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 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.
• Well organized, goal oriented & self-motivated
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Job fit highlight:
• Physical Demands
• Office environment
• Teardown the product and moving small part/equipment
• 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
• 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.