Cost Reduction Eng

Cost Reduction Engineer  Salary: $77,000 - $120,000/ Yr.

***100% On-Site in Oxnard, CA***

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR teams, and the Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

The Cost Reduction Engineer coordinates and manages global cost reduction activities in conjunction with key stakeholders within and outside the Global Procurement Organization. This person must achieve the best cost, quality, delivery and technology requirements in support of Haas Automation’s product and manufacturing goals, and ensure global opportunity and leverage is harnessed.

• Technical assessment of potential and existing supplier’s design, manufacturing and quality expertise.

• Work with suppliers to improve delivery, quality and cost, utilizing lean manufacturing engineering principles to eliminate production constraints from a supply chain perspective.

• Contractual negotiations including price, payment terms, and transportation.

• Benchmarking suppliers / market, cost estimation based on purchasing experience and engineering knowledge on design of parts and materials used.

• Drive continuous improvement through Value Engineering to reduce cost with the design and manufacturing process.

• Coordinating major projects through management of vendors and commodities, which entails negotiating with suppliers for pricing, terms, and conditions.

• Utilized engineering experience to “should cost” the design and manufacturing of the part to aid in negotiations.

• Coordinate supplier selection, qualification, and evaluation with other departments.

• Contribute to the development of purchase specifications by providing pertinent technical information through market knowledge and engineering experience.

• Study market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

0

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing, strategic procurement, preferably in manufacturing with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Must have previous experience/familiarity with Sheet Metal Manufacturing 

• Proven track record of achievement in a major manufacturing/engineering company (Automotive & Aerospace preferred).

• Self-starter able to work as team member and team leader, able to achieve objectives and maintain flexibility in approach.

• Effectively manage multiple activities simultaneously.

• Strong organizational skills required, as well as strong interpersonal skills requiring the ability to resolve conflicting interests and obtain cooperation.

• Working knowledge of and ability to read blue prints.

• Computer expertise in MS Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• Understanding of processes and operations needed to produce parts per drawings.

• International sourcing experience.

• Travel requirements approximately 30%; must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

• Additional Foreign language skills preferred.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Access a plus.

• SAP experience preferred.

• CAD/CAM experience preferred.

• MBA preferred.

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Engineering

5-10 years

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents; such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Have ability to write routine reports and business correspondence. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, and/or employees of the organization.

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Occasionally

Walking

Occasionally

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Rarely

Twisting (neck)

Occasionally

Twisting (waist)

Occasionally

Climbing

Never

Kneeling

Never

Crawling

Never

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Rarely

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

11-25 lbs.

Occasionally

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally

51-60 lbs.

Never

61 lbs.

Never

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Frequently

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Moderate

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Frequently

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Rarely

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Occasionally

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Never

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Never

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Never