Benchmarking Analyst

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.