Principal/Staff Engineer, Frontend Operations Central Team Materials Cost

Responsibilities

Drive Materials Cost Strategy and Goals Define and guide short- and long-term materials cost strategies aligned with manufacturing priorities and business goals Lead initiatives across multiple functions to identify, prioritize, and deliver cost reduction opportunities with measurable results Provide technical leadership in handling expenditures related to materials, guiding priorities and decisions across sites Define program scope, goals, timelines, and resources with collaborators Establish and improve methodologies, governance, and tools to scale and sustain cost programs Technical Leadership and Program Management Structure and lead programs across multiple initiatives, including prioritization, breakthroughs, tracking, and risk management Develop cases, execution plans, and provide regular updates to partners and leadership Identify technical and operational challenges early and drive timely solutions Maintain effective governance and review cadence to support decisions and execution Partner with sites, engineering, and procurement teams to convert ideas into implemented solutions and realized savings Cross-Site Leadership and Influence Act as a subject matter resource in materials cost and value engineering, providing mentorship to collaborators and senior leaders rs Strengthen alignment across sites by sharing validated practices and standardizing approaches Influence collaborators across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers using data-driven insights and clear problem solving Support analytics, automation, and digital tools to improve cost transparency and execution Communication Provide clear and consistent updates to leadership and collaborators on priorities, progress, risks, and decisions Communicate program direction, business impact, and key changes across teams and regions Translate technical updates into concise, actionable insights for decision-making