Cost Reduction Eng

Summary Cost Reduction Engineer Salary: $77,000 - $136,000/ Yr.
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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
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 Supervisory Responsibilities Supervised Employees This job does not have any supervisory activities.
0 Qualifications To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum 5 years’ experience in purchasing, strategic procurement, preferably in manufacturing with progressively increasing responsibilities.
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.
Desired Qualifications Additional Foreign language skills preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Access a plus.
SAP experience preferred.
CAD/CAM experience preferred.
MBA preferred.
Education 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.
Preferred Major Engineering Minimum Years of Experience 5-10 years Language Skills 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.
Mathematical Skills 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.
Reasoning Ability 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 Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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