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Xylem ist ein Fortune 500 Wassertechnologieunternehmen mit global 23.000 Mitarbeitenden in über 100 Ländern und einer Mission: unseren Kunden durch innovative Technologielösungen und unser Fachwissen bei der Lösung von Wasserproblemen und -herausforderungen zu helfen. Wir sind der weltweit führende Anbieter effizienter, innovativer und nachhaltiger Wassertechnologien, die dafür sorgen, dass unser Wasser nachhaltig genutzt, optimal verwaltet, erhalten und wiederverwendet wird. The key responsibilities of this position are: • Build should-cost models (bottom ‑ up & parametric) for PCBAs, control panels, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical builds. • 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 • Must possess knowledge of various manufacturing processes for electronics/control panel 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 • 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 • Lead VAVE, teardown and benchmarking projects using directional and other costing methodologies. • 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 bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent). •  8 to 13 years’ experience in supply chain,should costing Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in electronics/control panels/EMS category. OR • 4-Year bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent). • 2-Year Master Degree in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent). • 6 to 11 years’ experience in supply chain, Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in electronics/control panels/EMS commodity 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). • Industrial control components (PLC, HMI, VFDs, relays, contactors, breakers, power supplies, terminal blocks, sensors). • Standards & quality: IPC-A-610/IPC-620, UL 508A, IEC, RoHS/REACH. • Strong Excel & cost modeling skills; familiarity with BOM analytics and should-cost breakdowns. • Experience working with contract manufacturers/EMS and panel integrators. • 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.. •     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. Werden Sie Teil des globalen Xylem-Teams und gestalten Sie innovative Technologielösungen mit, die die Nutzung, Verfügbarkeit, den Schutz und die nachhaltige Verwendung von Wasser sicherstellen. Unsere Produkte kommen in der öffentlichen Versorgung, der Industrie, im Wohnbereich und in gewerblichen Gebäuden zum Einsatz – mit dem Ziel, intelligente Maschinen, Anlagen, Messsysteme, Netzwerktechnologien und fortschrittliche Analysen für Wasser-, Strom- und Gasversorger sowie die Industrie bereitzustellen. Arbeiten Sie mit uns an einer Welt, in der die aktuellen und kommenden Wasserherausforderungen mit Kreativität und Engagement gelöst werden und in der Inklusion und Zugehörigkeit als Treiber für Innovation erkannt werden, um unsere Wettbewerbsfähigkeit weltweit zu stärken.