Sr. Engineer Cost Out

Direct Material Productivity Team Leader

We seek motivated professionals to lead projects in the Direct Material Productivity (DMP) team, focusing on non-ferrous and specialty metals. The role ensures compliance with ASTM, IEC, and UL standards while delivering cost-effective, reliable solutions on time and within budget. Responsibilities include mentoring juniors, driving innovation, leading ProLaunch projects, and collaborating with Global Procurement and EIIC divisions. The position emphasizes Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and cost optimization through New Product Introductions (NPI) using Design to Value methodology. Strong technical expertise in Low and Medium Voltage electrical products, and a system-level perspective are essential, along with excellent decision-making, communication, and leadership abilities. The applicant should have capability to analyze commodity spend data & leverage data analytics & ideation principles to create new project opportunities.

•Proven track record in executing strategic and operational plans for VAVE, resourcing, negotiation, and part rationalization to achieve measurable cost-out goals.

•Sound technical knowledge of LV/MV electrical products—preferably panelboard, Switchboard, switchgear assemblies and components such as circuit breakers, switches, and fuses.

•Strong knowledge of global design standards (IEC, UL, CSA, NEMA) and compliance testing such as short circuit, temperature rise, and arc tests per IEEE/IEC/UL standards.

•Proficient in Product Teardown analysis, Design and Competitive Benchmarking, Function analysis, and leading technical evaluations for decision-making.

•Experience in technically leading projects through all stages of the product development cycle, including Agile ProLaunch processes.

•Strong collaboration with SCM to develop local ecosystems for prototypes and testing.

•Coordination with cross-functional teams (Design, Simulation, Reliability, Marketing, Manufacturing) to deliver engineering designs and specifications.

•Hands-on experience in plants for resolving technical issues, driving LEAN initiatives, and DFSS-certified for early risk identification and robust product development.

•Expertise in product costing, cost analysis, and leveraging manufacturing processes/design features for cost optimization.

Minimum education for this position is a Bachelor / Masters in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, with demonstrated experience in technical engineering organization. (Preferably worked in Electrical industry) 8-10 years of experience with multinational engineering organization.

Hands on knowledge of Value Engineering principles & its deployment, Knowledge on electrical products such as LV/MV switchgear, Breakers, Busway System, data analysis, PBI tools Work & interact with global cross-functional and cross-cultural team. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to clearly communicate to internal/external customers and suppliers.