Costing Engineering

Cost Engineering (Chemical Commodity: Exterior, Interior)

Educational Qualification: Graduate (B.E./B. Tech) in Mechanical / Production / Automobile from a reputed Institute/University.

Experience:8-12 yrs (Industry Preferred: Automobile/ Farm Industry)

Technical Skills / JD

-Work-out of Should Be Cost/ Zero Based Cost of Trim Components

- Exterior Trim, Interior Trim, Cockpit/ Instrument Panel Assem bly, Soft Trims NVH Acoustic Components for New projects as per Standard norms and Ensure Adherence to Submission Dates.

-Expertise in part costing techniques and cost management in Chemical commodity.

-RM / Process / MHR / Markups etc. & data management.

- Process Knowledge - Injection Molding, Plastic Painting, Plastic Welding Processes, PU Molding, Vacuum Forming, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Thermosetting

- Excellent Data Analytical Skills, high-level problem solving out-of-box thinker

- Cost Estimation

- Zero Based and Detailed

- Business Case Estimation

- Cost Estimation on Key Cost Drivers and use of Extrapolation and Reference Part Costing References

- Cost Matrix Preparation and Planning

- Cost Monitoring Walkthrough from Business Case to Launch of Vehicle.- Study Analyze of SOR/ Drawings, BOM, Process Assumptions, Mold Specifications for components.

- Cost Estimation of Assembly & child parts from releases/drawing/Cad/BOM with the use of Standard Guidelines across sub-Systems.

- Drive Materials Cost Competitiveness for New Project Parts

- Process improvements through release of Procedures Guidelines

- Product / Process Cost Demystification

-Networking Skills Collaborative Approach

- Conflict Handling

- Ability to justify Assumptions with Concrete Technical Know How- To iron out differences between Supplier Quotes and Should Costing (Gap Analysis)

-Worked on Global ProjectsTool Skills:-CAD Software s (Catia/NX/Creo/Auto cad)

-Hands on Microsoft office application

-Read & Interpret 2D /3D design

-Understanding of Tools like Teamcenter, SAP, ERP etc-Working knowledge of various costing tools viz. aPriori, Costimeter etc.

General Requirements:

-Expertise in part costing techniques and cost management in Chemical commodity.

- Process Knowledge

- Injection Molding, Plastic Painting, Plastic Welding Processes, PU Molding, Vacuum Forming, Blow Molding, Thermoforming, Thermosetting- Excellent Data Analytical Skill s, high-level problem solving out-of-box thinker

- Networking Skills Collaborative Approach

- Conflict Handling

- Ability to justify Assumptions with Concrete Technical Know How

- Cost Estimation

- Zero Based and Detailed

- Business Case Estimation

- Cost Estimation on Key Cost Drivers and use of Extrapolation and Reference Part Costing References

- Cost Matrix Preparation and Planning

- Cost Monitoring Walkthrough from Business Case to Launch of Vehicle.

- Relationship Management

- Understanding of Tools like CAD, Teamcenter, SAP

- Knowledge of selection of ideal manufacturing processes based on drawing/Tolerances.

- Knowledge of Cost Reduct ion Cost Improvements.

- Knowledge of Most techniques, Component Cost Benchmarking, VAVE, Target Costing / Business perspective.

- Practical commercial and project management experience.

-Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, new part/vendor development.

-Strong negotiation and terms finalization skills

-Working knowledge of various costing tools viz. aPriori, Costimeter etc.

-Knowledg e of TS16949/ISO9001 / Global Standards

-Should be competent in drawing reading & process assessment.

-Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment

-Strong in data analytics, data presentation & reporting

-Good communication and interpersonal skills

- Ability to present data effectively

-Hands on Microsoft office application

-Understanding of Health and Safety practices

-Teamwork, Problem-solving and Analytical skills

-Good Analytical Skill, Cost evaluation & negotiation skill

-Good Knowledge of Manufact uring Process & hand on experience in drawing study -2D /3D.

-Manage & upgrade cost data base for global market.

-Possess the abil ity to solve problems and take a decision quickly

-Able to co-ordinate with multiple teams located at multiple locations

-Category Management, negotiation, cost optimization, spend management, & Low-cost country cost data base.

Soft Skills

-Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills in English

-Team Player

-Effective interpersonal skills

-Have a good sense of responsibility and organizational skills