Domain Expertise

- Hands-on experience with any of automotive commodities: Exterior, Interior, Chassis, or Electrical systems.

- Strong understanding of commodity cost drivers and manufacturing processes (stamping, moulding, casting, assembly, etc.) to deliver cost targets.

- Basic knowledge of using CAD tools (e.g., for viewing, measuring, and analysing 3D models/drawings) and familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems

- Strong understanding of automotive product development milestones (Program start to Job 1) and change management processes.

Professional Skills

- Exceptional understanding of cost drivers for identifying cost opportunities from supplier quotes.

- Strong analytical capabilities to manage complex trackers and financial data.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to collaborate with regional and global cross-functional teams.

- Self-starter, highly motivated, keen to learn recent skills and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Digital &

- Automation Skills: (Added advantage)

- Practical knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform tools (specifically Power BI for data visualization, Power Automate for workflow automation or Power Apps for custom business solutions).

- Proven track record of automating manual tasks, reports, or database tracking to improve team operational efficiency.

- Basics knowledge of PLM tools like Teamcenter or 3Dx.

Cost Management &

- Strategy

- Financial Tracking &
- Reporting: Monitor, update, and report program cost status, including Risks &
- Opportunities (R&O;), regularly from Program Start through Job 1.

- Cross-Functional Trade-Offs: Lead financial trade-off discussions with Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs)



to evaluate and balance cost changes against product requirements.

- Supplier &

- Estimate Alignment: Partner with suppliers to secure detailed quotes and collaborate with internal Cost Estimation teams to establish accurate estimates for engineering changes.

- CFT Governance: Facilitate and drive CFT meetings involving Finance, Purchasing (Buyers), and Cost Estimation teams.

- Target Cost Gap Closure: Identify opportunities from supplier quotes regarding Material Costs, Tooling Costs, and ED&T; (Engineering Design &

- Testing) throughout the design, development, and launch phases.

- Change Management: Maintain the program change tracker from program start to Job

Sourcing Management &

- Strategy

- Sourcing Alignment: Support & track the execution of SOBA (Supplier On Board Agreement) plan.

- Engineering Design &
- Testing Management: Verify supplier ED&T; against the Engineering Statement of Work (ESOW) and secure approvals from the governance board.

- Funding &

- Procurement: Prepare and present Tooling Cost estimates to Program Management. Track and report Tooling and Purchase Order (PO) updates to Key stake holders.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.

SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

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