Position Purpose A Cost Engineer will support Woodward Inc with the cost impact and direction of existing and new product designs as well as any design proposal or change made to existing product s The individual will bring a wealth of manufacturing process and design knowledge to be able to influence the design of a product based on the cost analysis This role will support the basis of developing the cost objectives and financial viability for new products as well as coordinating the development of product cost data with the various financial functions within the organization The individual will be a resource for cost information for the entire organization upper management sourcing marketing sales engineering financial manufacturing etc This position requires a low level of supervision Essential Functions Interfaces with engineering purchasing manufacturing and assembly and test to understand and communicate design to cost bill of material structure cost requirements and actions to be addressed by the project team Performs cost analysis aPriori to identify potential cost reductions and recommend changes Participates as a project team member in meetings and reviews including PLC Gate meetings Performs other product cost analysis and provides guidance as required Provides Sourcing Engineering Manufacturing with Project Product cost data as requested Collaborates with designers and manufacturers to achieve desired cost objectives Participates in cost reduction programs as required Routinely updates management on status of projects Supports company wide Should Cost modeling program implementation Other Essential Functions Provides direction and opportunities to manage reduce or control product costs based on data analysis manufacturing and process knowledge Participates and supports the development and execution of One Woodward processes and procedures and Continuous Improvement CI activities as required Works to create and enhance costing and analysis tools and documentation guidelines to improve processes Actively drive lean projects utilizing Six Sigma and lean tools Provide DTC CTC or other product cost related training to other Woodward members Knowledge Skills Abilities Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and Bills of Material BOM Good understanding of manufacturing processes Basic use of DFSS tools and methodologies Basic knowledge of engineering quality systems PLC engineering change configuration management Ability to compile and analyze multiple sources of data and identify relevant data so that a single best course of action can be taken General knowledge of cost accounting practices and reporting systems Basic project management skills Valuable written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and excels in communicating with individuals and groups Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to step up to conflicts and seeing them as opportunities while keeping an eye on overall objectives Ability to effectively determine product target cost projections through data mining and the application of solid judgment Solid PC skills including proficiency in MS Office advanced knowledge using Excel General knowledge and comfortable working with ERP systems Demonstrates accuracy thoroughness and organizational skill in performing work assignments Capable of organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks Basic understanding and experience with supplier negotiations Able to read and understand blueprints Engineering documentation and Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing etc Working knowledge of Casting Forging and Machining operations Education Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Experience Experience in a related field Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Purchasing Engineering License Certifications Continuous Improvement certification Lean Green Belt Black Belt etc

📌 Cost Engineer (Maharashtra)
🏢 PM Control Systems Pte
📍 Maharashtra