Job Description

Position overview:

Cost and Value Engineering (CVE) contributes to increasing the competitiveness and profitability of our products and solutions by implementing the Cost and Value Engineering levers (Cost Analysis and Optimization, Design to Value, Modularization and Standardization, Supplier Productivity Improvements, Target Pricing/Target Costing, etc.) in collaboration with our partners from the product management, project management, research & development, procurement, quality assurance, and production functions.

What will you be doing?

* Drive the strategic anchoring of the Cost and Value Engineering function in Siemens American business entities in a joint approach with the global cross-Divisional rollout.
* Support Business Units with the management of Cost and Value Engineering projects to achieve tangible business impact.
* Develop expertise, methods, tools, and training to facilitate knowledge building in our global expert network.
* Perform bottom-up cost calculations to identify cost drivers in mechanical and electrical systems, subsystems, components, and services. Develop action plans to reduce product or service costs accordingly.
* Lead cost benchmarking activities for supplier products or components in support of Siemens Divisions.
* Identify upcoming design and sourcing opportunities for savings potentials.
* Ensure early involvement in product design development and modification activities including digitalization opportunities.
* Continuously ensure the enhancement of processes, tools, resources, skills and knowledge to expand the CVE network and capabilities throughout the corporate, cross-Division, and cross-functional interfaces.
* Support the business in implementing their plans for the cost, availability, and quality of their mechanical and electrical systems, subsystems, and components.
* Share and promote across the CVE network within the Americas Region information about best practices, significant project results, key success factors, and lessons learned.
* Communicate and ensure adherence to corporate and Division policies and procedures.

Required education, experience, knowledge and skills:

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering accompanied with Economics / Business Administration skills.
* 8+ years of progressive and relevant experience in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Strategic Procurement, Global Supply Chain Management, Commodity Management, Design Engineering, R&D or Production. Preferred within a large corporation.
* Dedicated professional experience in operating within mechanical / electrical product development, systems engineering, or production engineering functions as well as in the management of cross functional multi-national projects. Consulting experience is an advantage.
* Self-motivated groundbreaking approach to change management within an organization. Track record of successful implementation of innovative process improvements.
* Capable of finding the best cost-and-value architecture for our components, subsystems, systems, and solutions.
* Knowledge about raw materials, manufacturing technologies, and manufactured components markets and suppliers in the Americas Region.
* Proven team leadership skills exhibited through successful definition, planning, and implementation of complex projects. Workshop Facilitation experience is desired.
* Demonstrated project management and organizational skills, driving cross-functional teams to achieve results including implementation and controlling of cost reduction and value adding measures.
* A desire for and enjoyment of coaching, training, providing support, and sharing personal expertise with others.
* Proven knowledge of cost accounting methodology.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and influencing of internal and external resources at all organizational levels.
* Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with corporate procurement databases is a plus.
* Flexibility and willingness for domestic and international travel as required for the position ~40% possible (when it is safe to travel).
* Knowledge of Spanish or German, a plus.

Why youll love working at Siemens:

* Competitive compensation (salary and bonus) based on qualifications
* Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment
* Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)
* Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays
* Career development opportunities
* Education and tuition reimbursement programs available
* Flexibility to work remote
* Paid parental leave

Our Culture:

At Siemens, we live and foster an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our companys success. We utilize lean principles to continually improve our processes and customers experience. We trust and empower our employees to act as owners, make decisions and innovate to succeed. We communicate openly and honestly to learn from our failures and celebrate our successes. We recognize individual and team achievements frequently. We invest in our team members, offering a wide variety of internal and external development opportunities.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

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Organization: Supply Chain Management

Company: Siemens Corporation

Experience Level: Mid-level Professional

Job Type: Full-time

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