Cost Manager
Dyson · Singapore
About us
Dyson is a global technology company. We transform every category we enter with radical and iconic inventions that work, perform and look very different.
We’re growing – fast. Our ambition is huge. We're about better ideas and better technologies. It's about finding better ways to work in more new markets and bright new categories.
Dyson is different. Our culture is unique. It's not easy or comfortable. It's certainly not for everyone. But if you thrive on challenge and are excited by change – it could be for you. At Dyson we are encouraged to think differently, challenge convention and be unafraid to make mistakes. We’re creative, collaborative, practical and enthusiastic. But most of all we’re hugely passionate about what we do.
About the role
Responsible for the NPD projects portfolio from inception till its launch into the marketplace.
The role involves working globally (UK, SG & Malaysia) with a cross functional team spanning NPI/NPD RDD Designers, Commercial Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance
Role located in SG with Reporting line to Senior Cost Manager
Strategic Impact and Decision Making
Responsibility to drive product cost governance, optimize cost, maximize efficiencies, make recommendations to drive NPD projects to achieve profitability targets
Responsible for providing timely, accurate and insightful analysis on product cost to support project milestone, financial health checks, change management and risk-opportunity tracking.
Generate cost build up estimates for new NPD Research Design and Development (RDD) projects and evaluating multiple design alternatives for lowest cost possible.
Responsible for embedding new ways of working across the cross functional team to raise the profile and importance of product cost. Embedding a new cost-conscious environment to manage product cost transparency and accountability.
Work collaboratively while challenging multiple stakeholders (Designers, Engineering, Operations, Procurement and Finance) to achieve stretch cost targets
Manage the monthly reporting cycle to support the product cost change movements, understand the associated risks and opportunities which could impact a product as it progresses through the development cycle.
Drive continuous improvement throughout data, process and people
Communicate with impact and create a sense of urgency and responsibility to address cost challenges
Leadership
Leadership over Global NPD portfolio range for the products Category.
Member of Project Leadership Team
Potential future people manager in event of organizational expansion
Knowledge and Specialist Skills
You have the ability to both think strategically and operationalize those strategic plans into execution plans with clear set of KPI to drive towards success
Governance of detailed ‘should cost ‘ to validate supplier quotes and ensure target cost achieved.
Knowledge of manufacturing capabilities such as plastic injection moulding, metal extrusion/stamping, rubber over-mould and electronics PCB assembly.
Knowledge of design optimization using Value-Engineering Concept.
Demonstrable strong analytical ability to provide cost insight and actionable deliverables.
Evaluating multiple cost down idea and “make” vs “buy” analysis.
Able to manage product design complexity and influence senior stakeholders.
Operational Accountability
Leadership over entire Global NPD portfolio range.
Role involves working globally (UK, SG & Malaysia) with a cross functional team spanning NPI/NPD RDD Designers, Commercial Marketing, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance
Role located in SG/MY with Reporting line to Senior Cost Manager
About you
You thrive in an ever-evolving environment with global presences and multiple stakeholders
You are energized by solving problems by bringing people with competing goals to the same table to achieve a common goal
An engineering / manufacturing/ cost accounting degree with previous experience and more than 5 years in a product cost engineering role.
Proven experience dealing with change transformation and introducing new process or ways of working
Strong communication and leadership influencing skills
Benefits
Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition. #LI-AK
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.