Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Summary:
This role will support Cost Planning, VA/VE, Bench marking activities.
Responsibilities:
- Apply product development experience to support the customer Cost planning group with estimating the cost for new technology and cost down ideas for new platform development projects.
- Lead the cost activity for the systems and sub-systems assigned by collaborating between purchasing and design groups to ensure cost /investment targets are met.
Schedule and conduct cost verification and evaluation meetings - Able to analyze and understand supplier quotes and design specifications of the parts
- Create, maintain and track cost reduction ideas (VA) and ensure implementation.
- Continuous update and track cost and investment and analyze the changes. Ensure commonality between models/trims
- Generate cost and investment roll up reports
- Lead and support the engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, conduct layout review and 2D drawing creation as needed.
- Analyze and resolve complex problems with moderate to minimal guidance.
- Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
- Travel to client sites required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years industry experience developing automotive systems – Body (BIW) systems is must
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- Experience managing both technical requirements and cost targets throughout the development.
- Experience using 3-D modeling software tools (CATIA V5 or V6) is good to have.
- Good understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) / DFA (Desing for Assembly) for various parts and cost implications.
- Project management experience managing projects, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
- Experience in cost reduction (VA/VE) /benchmarking activities
- Tooling knowledge and experience in costing software like aPriori is a plus.
- The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS office.
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of industry experience developing automotive systems
- Experience developing automotive Body in White (BIW) systems
- Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing education
- Experience managing technical requirements and cost targets throughout development
- Experience using 3D modeling software, preferably CATIA V5 or V6
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly
- Project management experience with projects, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Experience with cost reduction, VA/VE, and benchmarking activities
- Tooling knowledge and experience with costing software such as aPriori
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and provide technical guidance to senior management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
What We Do
Goken America is an engineering & technology services company that works collaboratively to make a notable difference for its clients, team members, and the communities in which its employees live and work. Goken understands that to achieve real change, its associates must be empowered. They must have the tools to explore and build, and the passion to share empathy and understanding. The key to Goken’s singular business model is the company’s relentless drive to be more than a technical services company. This means that Goken leaders must place uncommon trust and value in the teams and the talent who facilitate the organization’s fearless approach to problem-solving and client engagement. To uncover the root causes of workforce issues, faltering production cycles, and other challenges, empowered Goken associates take the time to immerse themselves in client cultural underpinnings. Then, Goken adds competitive value with a multi-dimensional approach that requires more than simply adding human capital. Instead, striking the perfect balance between a customer’s wants and needs, Goken infuses change techniques with technology; skills training with organizational development; and staffing projects with managed services. Rather than a blueprint of static deliverables, Goken is a nimble provider of engineering and technology solutions that, because they are sustainable and repeatable, accelerate product development and deliver clients the advantage of time. Time to get ahead of the competition. Time to focus on business development. Time to innovate and shape trends. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Goken has been making a difference for clients in the automotive, medical device, and aerospace industries since 2004. Learn more at www.goken-global.com Check out our youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdDGdBxEwzg95OO3QQFEjhw
