Costing Engineer

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Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Costing Engineers to be deployed at a client location in Jaipur for a short-term, high-impact engagement. The role focuses on should cost estimation and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects across automotive components.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in manufacturing cost breakdowns, process-based costing, and cost reduction initiatives, and will be comfortable working directly with client engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform should cost estimation for automotive components
• Develop detailed cost breakdowns for processes such as:
• Casting, Forging, Machining
• Injection Moulding
• Sheet Metal / Fabrication / Stamping
• PCBs and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Execute VA/VE workshops and analyses to identify cost reduction opportunities
• Analyse material, process, labour, overhead, tooling, and yield losses as cost drivers
• Conduct what-if scenarios and sensitivity analysis to support sourcing and negotiation
• Benchmark supplier quotes against should-cost models and highlight gaps
• Work closely with client design, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Document assumptions, methodologies, and findings in structured cost reports
• Present cost insights and VA/VE recommendations to client stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• 1 - 3 years of experience in:
• Should costing / cost engineering
• VA/VE or teardown-based costing projects
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers
• Hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced costing sheets, scenarios)
• Ability to work independently at client location with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Good communication skills for client-facing interactions

Engagement Details

• Duration: 6 Months
• Work Mode: On-site at client location (Jaipur)
• Start: Immediate / Short notice preferred
• Reporting: ASI project manager with day-to-day coordination with client team

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable working in time-bound, delivery-focused projects
• Prior experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
• Exposure to supplier negotiations, sourcing, or teardown projects is a plus
• Strong ownership mindset and attention to detail