Overview
We are seeking a full-time Cost Engineer 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with Engineering, Operations, Sourcing and Supply Chain to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and market leading Product Technology, Quality, Reliability and Cost of components / parts.
Essential Functions
- Team with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, and suppliers to assist in selecting the best component technology to achieve required functionality at the lowest TCO
- Communicate, suggest options and coordinate with multiple facilities to assist in the component selection
- Align the Product Life-Cycle with the Suppliers’ Technology Roadmaps to insure supply
- Drive cost reductions throughout the Product Life-Cycle from design to end-of-life
- Identify process/product efficiencies that will reduce overall costs, offer suggestions in price benchmarking, and thoroughly document work in an organized manner
- Support and add value to strategic sourcing efforts for various commodities and services within a matrix organization with emphasis on supporting electronic and electro-mechanical commodities
- Collaborate with Sourcing and add value related to the creation of requests for information, requests for proposals, and requests for quotations and review responses
- Support strategic process improvements plans of continuous improvement and lean initiatives
- Drive supplier performance and metrics to achieve world-class levels in supplier Quality, Cost, Delivery and Service (QCDS) and is responsible for planning own technical work
- Serve as a mentor to less experienced Cost Engineers (Cost Engineer 1)
- Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering degree AND a minimum of 2 years experience in Cost Engineering or Component Engineering or a relevant field
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
- Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated full use of industry standards and procedures and demonstrated proficient use and knowledge of engineering tools
Desired Qualifications
- Previous work or internship experience in an electronics environment
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
