Manager Procurement Principal Cost Engineer
Johnson & Johnson
5 months ago
Remote friendly (Cincinnati, OH)
United States
Operations
Manager Procurement Principal Cost Engineer (Electronics/EMS)
Core Responsibilities:
- Act as primary cost engineering partner for electronics-related sourcing (PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, actuators/motors, electromechanical assemblies, passive/active components).
- Build/own should-cost models at BOM and process routing level to support sourcing, RFPs, contract renewals, and negotiations.
- Convert BOM/routing/test/yield inputs into transparent cost structures and identify cost levers/value-creation opportunities.
- Partner with Procurement to set should-cost coverage targets and engagement guidelines.
- Collaborate with R&D/NPD on DFM/DFT and should-cost trade-off analyses to reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining quality/regulatory compliance.
- Support electronics supplier/CM engagement to calibrate assumptions and structure supplier value delivery plans.
- Lead electronics supplier benchmarking and cost intelligence; maintain cost benchmark library.
- Use data analytics (AI where appropriate) to scale modeling and scenario analysis.
- Train/provide coaching on electronics cost engineering and using should-cost models in negotiations.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years in manufacturing, cost engineering, sourcing, quoting or sales engineering (electronics/EMS focus).
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related.
- Hands-on EMS/component experience (SMT, through-hole, reflow/wave, conformal coating, potting, box build, cable harness assembly).
- Proven ability to build/apply detailed should-cost/BOM models; deep knowledge of electronics cost drivers.
- Strong commercial/financial acumen; experience with DFM/DFT for electronics.
- Influence senior stakeholders globally in matrixed environment; independent with accountability; excellent English communication.
Technical/Skills:
- Advanced Excel cost modeling; PLM/ERP/BOM tools; EDA/PCB familiarity (advantage).
- Data/visualization tools (SQL, Python/R, Tableau/Power BI); supplier cost transparency/TCO tools (preferred).
Benefits (time off): Vacation (120h/yr); Sick (40h/yr; CO 48h; WA 56h); Holiday pay incl. Floating Holidays (13 days/yr); Work/Personal/Family Time (up to 40h/yr); Parental leave (480h within one year); Bereavement (240h immediate/40h extended); Caregiver leave (80h/52-week rolling period); Volunteer (32h/yr); Military spouse time-off (80h/yr).
Core Responsibilities:
- Act as primary cost engineering partner for electronics-related sourcing (PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, actuators/motors, electromechanical assemblies, passive/active components).
- Build/own should-cost models at BOM and process routing level to support sourcing, RFPs, contract renewals, and negotiations.
- Convert BOM/routing/test/yield inputs into transparent cost structures and identify cost levers/value-creation opportunities.
- Partner with Procurement to set should-cost coverage targets and engagement guidelines.
- Collaborate with R&D/NPD on DFM/DFT and should-cost trade-off analyses to reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining quality/regulatory compliance.
- Support electronics supplier/CM engagement to calibrate assumptions and structure supplier value delivery plans.
- Lead electronics supplier benchmarking and cost intelligence; maintain cost benchmark library.
- Use data analytics (AI where appropriate) to scale modeling and scenario analysis.
- Train/provide coaching on electronics cost engineering and using should-cost models in negotiations.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years in manufacturing, cost engineering, sourcing, quoting or sales engineering (electronics/EMS focus).
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Electrical/Electronic, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related.
- Hands-on EMS/component experience (SMT, through-hole, reflow/wave, conformal coating, potting, box build, cable harness assembly).
- Proven ability to build/apply detailed should-cost/BOM models; deep knowledge of electronics cost drivers.
- Strong commercial/financial acumen; experience with DFM/DFT for electronics.
- Influence senior stakeholders globally in matrixed environment; independent with accountability; excellent English communication.
Technical/Skills:
- Advanced Excel cost modeling; PLM/ERP/BOM tools; EDA/PCB familiarity (advantage).
- Data/visualization tools (SQL, Python/R, Tableau/Power BI); supplier cost transparency/TCO tools (preferred).
Benefits (time off): Vacation (120h/yr); Sick (40h/yr; CO 48h; WA 56h); Holiday pay incl. Floating Holidays (13 days/yr); Work/Personal/Family Time (up to 40h/yr); Parental leave (480h within one year); Bereavement (240h immediate/40h extended); Caregiver leave (80h/52-week rolling period); Volunteer (32h/yr); Military spouse time-off (80h/yr).