Role:
Benchmarking Analyst The Benchmarking Analyst is responsible for conducting competitive benchmarking and cost analysis of automotive electrical and electronic systems.

The role involves evaluating competitor vehicles, emerging technologies, electronic components, supplier strategies, manufacturing processes, and system architectures to support cost optimization, localization, technology planning, and future product development initiatives.

Responsibilities:
Benchmark competitor vehicles focusing on electrical and electronic systems.

Analyze system architectures, component specifications, functionality, and technology implementation.

Generate benchmarking insights highlighting competitive strengths, gaps, and opportunities.

Perform detailed cost benchmarking of automotive electronics and next-generation technologies.

Conduct cost analysis of standard parts and systems across competitor vehicles.

Establish and standardize the departmental costing process for new technologies, including methodology, assumptions, and data sources.

Estimate material, manufacturing, tooling, and assembly costs for electronics parts.

Identify cost optimization opportunities for MSIL projects.





Track emerging automotive electronics technologies and market trends.

Competencies Required:
Technical / Functional:
Strong understanding of passenger vehicle systems and subsystems.

Solid understanding of automotive components cost.

Knowledge of materials (polymers, elastomers, PCB materials etc.).

Understanding of Electrical & Electronics component manufacturing processes.

Familiarity with vehicle systems architecture and system integration.

Strong understanding of electronics and new technologies, including:

✓ Infotainment, Connectivity, ECUs, Sensors, Radars, Wiring Harnesses.

✓ New technology trends

✓ Understanding of performance, regulatory, and safety requirements applicable to electronics components/systems.

Hands‑on experience in costing (zero-based costing) and teardown benchmarking.

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, BOMs, and circuit architectures.

Ability to organize, analyze, and present benchmarking data effectively.

Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Behavioural:
Analytical Thinking, Teamwork & Collaboration, Agility, Creativity, Proactive Mindset, and Self driven Approach.

📌 BENCHMARKING ANALYST- AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS (Gurugram)
🏢 Maruti Suzuki India
📍 Gurugram