Manager Procurement Principal Cost Engineer
Johnson & Johnson
5 months ago
On-site
West Chester, PA
Operations
Manager Procurement Principal Cost Engineer (MedTech Supply Chain Procurement) — West Chester, PA; Cincinnati, OH; Raritan, NJ; or Irvine, CA
Core Responsibilities:
- Primary cost engineering partner for electronics-related sourcing (PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, actuators/motors, electromechanical assemblies, passive/active components).
- Build, maintain, and own detailed should-cost models at BOM and process routing level for PCBAs, cables/harnesses, sensor subassemblies, and electromechanical modules for strategic sourcing, RFPs, contract renewals, and negotiations.
- Translate BOM/routing/test/yield inputs into cost structures (materials, labor, manufacturing overhead, NRE, test) and identify cost levers.
- Partner with Procurement leadership to set should-cost coverage targets and engagement guidelines for the electronics portfolio.
- Collaborate with R&D/NPD on DFM/DFT, should-cost modeling, and cost trade-off analyses to reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
- Support supplier engagements to calibrate assumptions, understand capacity/footprint issues, and structure supplier value plans (cost reduction, yield improvement, operational efficiency, vertical sourcing).
- Lead supplier benchmarking and electronics cost intelligence; maintain a cost benchmark library.
- Use digital/data analytics (including AI where appropriate) to scale cost model generation and automate scenario analysis.
- Support gross savings delivery and multi-year value creation pipelines.
- Train and coach Procurement, SRMs, and stakeholders on electronics cost engineering and using should-cost models in negotiations.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing, cost engineering, sourcing, quoting, or sales engineering with a strong focus on electronics and EMS.
- Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering (preferred).
- Hands-on experience with EMS/component manufacturing (SMT, through hole, reflow/wave, conformal coating, potting, box build, cable harness assembly).
- Track record building/applying should-cost/BOM models for electronics (PCBAs, harnesses, sensors, connectors, electromechanical subassemblies).
- Deep understanding of electronics cost drivers (component pricing dynamics, fabrication/assembly yields, placement & test costs, tooling/test program development, rework rates, harness labor content).
- Strong commercial/financial acumen; ability to map technical parameters to cost and quantify savings/margin impact.
- Practical DFM/DFT experience; influence design trade-offs.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, R&D, and Operations in a global matrix.
- Independent, accountable for complex deliverables.
- Excellent communication skills; translate technical cost data for negotiations and executive audiences.
- Full professional proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- EMS production/process engineering experience.
- Familiarity with regulated industries; design controls/verification-validation cost implications.
- IPC standards familiarity.
Technical/System Skills:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel for complex cost modeling.
- Experience with PLM/ERP/BOM systems and extracting BOM/routing data.
- Familiarity with EDA/PCB tools (Gerber/IPC inputs advantageous).
- Data analytics/visualization tools (SQL, Python/R, Tableau/Power BI).
- Exposure to cost transparency/TCO tools (preferred).
Location/Travel Requirements:
- Up to 15% domestic and/or international travel.
Benefits (time off):
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (Colorado: 48; Washington: 56); Holiday pay including Floating Holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year; Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year; Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate) / 40 hours (extended); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours (52-week rolling); Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.
Application Instructions:
- Not specified in the job description text provided.
Core Responsibilities:
- Primary cost engineering partner for electronics-related sourcing (PCBAs, cable harnesses, sensors, connectors, actuators/motors, electromechanical assemblies, passive/active components).
- Build, maintain, and own detailed should-cost models at BOM and process routing level for PCBAs, cables/harnesses, sensor subassemblies, and electromechanical modules for strategic sourcing, RFPs, contract renewals, and negotiations.
- Translate BOM/routing/test/yield inputs into cost structures (materials, labor, manufacturing overhead, NRE, test) and identify cost levers.
- Partner with Procurement leadership to set should-cost coverage targets and engagement guidelines for the electronics portfolio.
- Collaborate with R&D/NPD on DFM/DFT, should-cost modeling, and cost trade-off analyses to reduce lifecycle cost while maintaining quality and regulatory compliance.
- Support supplier engagements to calibrate assumptions, understand capacity/footprint issues, and structure supplier value plans (cost reduction, yield improvement, operational efficiency, vertical sourcing).
- Lead supplier benchmarking and electronics cost intelligence; maintain a cost benchmark library.
- Use digital/data analytics (including AI where appropriate) to scale cost model generation and automate scenario analysis.
- Support gross savings delivery and multi-year value creation pipelines.
- Train and coach Procurement, SRMs, and stakeholders on electronics cost engineering and using should-cost models in negotiations.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing, cost engineering, sourcing, quoting, or sales engineering with a strong focus on electronics and EMS.
- Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering (preferred).
- Hands-on experience with EMS/component manufacturing (SMT, through hole, reflow/wave, conformal coating, potting, box build, cable harness assembly).
- Track record building/applying should-cost/BOM models for electronics (PCBAs, harnesses, sensors, connectors, electromechanical subassemblies).
- Deep understanding of electronics cost drivers (component pricing dynamics, fabrication/assembly yields, placement & test costs, tooling/test program development, rework rates, harness labor content).
- Strong commercial/financial acumen; ability to map technical parameters to cost and quantify savings/margin impact.
- Practical DFM/DFT experience; influence design trade-offs.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders across Procurement, R&D, and Operations in a global matrix.
- Independent, accountable for complex deliverables.
- Excellent communication skills; translate technical cost data for negotiations and executive audiences.
- Full professional proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- EMS production/process engineering experience.
- Familiarity with regulated industries; design controls/verification-validation cost implications.
- IPC standards familiarity.
Technical/System Skills:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel for complex cost modeling.
- Experience with PLM/ERP/BOM systems and extracting BOM/routing data.
- Familiarity with EDA/PCB tools (Gerber/IPC inputs advantageous).
- Data analytics/visualization tools (SQL, Python/R, Tableau/Power BI).
- Exposure to cost transparency/TCO tools (preferred).
Location/Travel Requirements:
- Up to 15% domestic and/or international travel.
Benefits (time off):
- Vacation: 120 hours/year; Sick time: 40 hours/year (Colorado: 48; Washington: 56); Holiday pay including Floating Holidays: 13 days/year; Work/Personal/Family Time: up to 40 hours/year; Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year; Bereavement Leave: 240 hours (immediate) / 40 hours (extended); Caregiver Leave: 80 hours (52-week rolling); Volunteer Leave: 32 hours/year; Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours/year.
Application Instructions:
- Not specified in the job description text provided.