Manager EV/Cost Engineering

Company: Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Direct Hire salaried role with Premium-Free benefits Company Overview: Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. or "SIA", located in Lafayette, Indiana, is the only Subaru vehicle manufacturing facility outside of Japan. SIA is a 4.4 million square foot automotive OEM - meaning our manufacturing process begins with coils of steel and ends with the high-quality vehicles you see out on the roads. We employ 6500+ Associates, both production and administrative, all under one roof. SIA is the safest automotive manufacturing plant in the United States and is also a pillar in the community due to its numerous fundraising activities held onsite, donations to local charities and plentiful volunteer opportunities. SIA is a frontrunner in environmental conservation being the first Zero-Landfill automotive manufacturing plant and the first to have its campus designated a backyard wildlife habitat. SIA has grown tremendously since its 1989 beginnings and continues to be an example of success within the automotive industry. Outline of duties:

• Responsible for oversight and strategic alignment of electrification and cost engineering.
• Develop strategies for new technology procurement.
• Investigate and evaluate North American & global suppliers EV technology capabilities.
• Audit potential new technology part suppliers.
• Facilitate communication with Subaru Japan on EV sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate local or CKD production with Subaru Japan.
• Manage strategy with applicable buyer groups for EV specific commodities.
• Create supplier-based strategies for current internal combustion engine parts.
• Create service (replacement) part strategies for internal combustion engine suppliers.
• Evaluate and monitor supplier financial conditions.
• Create cost tables and guidelines for new technology parts.
• Visualize part cost and investment for new technology.
• Enhance SIA Procurement cost reduction program based on cost engineering activity to increase profit.
• Other tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • 5 years of relevant experience
  • Previous management and/or supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of vehicle systems and the automotive industry Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
    • Understanding of Japanese business culture
    • Understanding of Japanese language - Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.

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