Role: • Benchmarking Analyst The Benchmarking Analyst is responsible for conducting competitive benchmarking and cost analysis of automotive electrical and electronic systems. • The role involves evaluating competitor vehicles, emerging technologies, electronic components, supplier strategies, manufacturing processes, and system architectures to support cost optimization, localization, technology planning, and future product development initiatives. Responsibilities: • Benchmark competitor vehicles focusing on electrical and electronic systems. • Analyze system architectures, component specifications, functionality, and technology implementation. • Generate benchmarking insights highlighting competitive strengths, gaps, and opportunities. • Perform detailed cost benchmarking of automotive electronics and next-generation technologies. • Conduct cost analysis of standard parts and systems across competitor vehicles. • Establish and standardize the departmental costing process for new technologies, including methodology, assumptions, and data sources. • Estimate material, manufacturing, tooling, and assembly costs for electronics parts. • Identify cost optimization opportunities for MSIL projects. • Track emerging automotive electronics technologies and market trends. Competencies Required: Technical / Functional: • Strong understanding of passenger vehicle systems and subsystems. • Strong understanding of automotive components cost. • Knowledge of materials (polymers, elastomers, PCB materials etc.). • Understanding of Electrical & Electronics component manufacturing processes. • Familiarity with vehicle systems architecture and system integration. • Strong understanding of electronics and new technologies, including: ✓ Infotainment, Connectivity, ECUs, Sensors, Radars, Wiring Harnesses. ✓ New technology trends ✓ Understanding of performance, regulatory, and safety requirements applicable to electronics components/systems. • Hands‑on experience in costing (zero-based costing) and teardown benchmarking. • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, BOMs, and circuit architectures. • Ability to organize, analyze, and present benchmarking data effectively. • Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Behavioural: • Analytical Thinking, Teamwork & Collaboration, Agility, Creativity, Proactive Mindset, and Self driven Approach.