About the role

AI summarised

The Senior Product Cost Manager oversees the end-to-end financial lifecycle of semiconductor products, from design to high-volume manufacturing. This role focuses on optimizing cost structures, identifying yield improvements, and providing strategic financial guidance to engineering and supply chain leadership.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end product cost analysis including wafer fabrication, assembly, and test stages
Develop and maintain complex cost models for New Product Introduction (NPI) to support pricing and margin decisions
Partner with Engineering and Operations to identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through yield improvement and design optimization
Manage and communicate product cost roadmaps to senior executive leadership on a quarterly basis
Analyze Bill of Materials (BOM) and collaborate with procurement to evaluate supplier pricing and sourcing strategies
Conduct competitor benchmarking and teardown analysis to evaluate market positioning and cost competitiveness
Monitor manufacturing variances and provide root-cause analysis for deviations from cost targets
Drive cross-functional alignment between Finance, Business Units, and Global Operations for product-level financial planning

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in product costing, supply chain finance, or operations within the semiconductor industry
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including front-end fab and back-end assembly/test
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis using Excel and SQL
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority
Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles including standard costing and COGS
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical data into executive-level insights
Proven track record of identifying and delivering significant cost savings in a manufacturing environment
Strategic thinker with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines
Master’s degree or MBA is preferred but not required