Cost Engineer

Job Description:

Location: Bangalore

Required SkillSet: Costing Engineer, Apriori

Scope -Product Cost Engineer General Profile:

Fully demonstrates in-depth knowledge and experience. Assigned as a resource for colleagues with less experience including as a coach/mentor. Works independently, receives guidance in only moderately complex situations.

Competencies:

Must Have:

-Design for Cost approaches: New Product Introductions

-Detailed Cost Analysis (should costing) and Manufacturing Sequence of build to print Parts

-Manufacturing processes: Machining/Fabrication/Sheetmetal

-Minimum 6+ years Shop Floor Experience on Machining/Fabrication.

-Negotiation with Suppliers: Global supply base

-Design for Manufacturability & Assembly

-Cost Models and Tools

Good to Have:

-CNC Programming Experience

-Computer Aided Design (CAD) Tools

-Influencing skills

-Communication

-Problem Solving

-Project Management

Key Responsibilities:

In-depth Knowledge of Manufacturability / Producibility practices specific to machined, and sheet metal parts and plastic.

Should be able to perform should costing through aPriori software tool.

• Identify simple cost reduction ideas to further reduce the part cost below our should cost and present these to the Design Engineers (DFx)
• Able to analyze manufacturing processes of a sub-assembly/part and generate process steps. Knowledge of latest manufacturing processes
• Understanding of GD&T standards for proper application. Able to explain to suppliers how to interpret.
• Good communication skills to work with cross functional teams like Materials/Mfg/ Quality/Suppliers are a must.
• Sit in on negotiations to provide detail and support negotiation; think on your feet, be able to talk to simple parts.

Business Expertise

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrated with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Leadership
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

Problem Solving

• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.

Education

• Bachelorʼs degree in mechanical/production engineering discipline
• 6+ yearsʼ experience in manufacturing domain