Sr. Lead/Lead Cost Engineer

Experience: 8 to 13 years

Location: Vadodara 73 East Ave

Skills: should-cost models, AC/DC motors, cost drivers, raw material prices, production volumes, machining time, winding cycles, magnet cost, stamping, die costs, heat treatment, assembly labor, testing, overheads, manufacturing processes, Electrical steel laminations, Copper windings, Shafts, precision machining, Permanent magnets, Motor assembly, cost libraries, Copper, electrical steel, magnets, aluminum, bearings, insulation materials, cost trade-off data, standardized costing templates, cost trends, dashboards, PPV, savings, accuracy, VA/VE initiatives, cross-functional teams, Product Cost Structure, Material cost, process costs, direct labor, bill of materials, overhead, SG&A;, Profit Costing Systems, global database maintenance, process parameters, Machine hour rates, Labor rates, Cost Trends, Freight, Taxes, fact based pricing positions, best value determinations, economic sourcing strategies, global category managers, negotiation strategies, price negotiations, VAVE, teardown, benchmarking projects, costing methodologies, design & drawings, GD&T;, tools, process parameters, cost drivers, Process capabilities, fact based negotiation techniques, design reviews, workshop, project execution, Pro-E, Creo, Motor manufacturing processes, lamination stamping, coil winding, magnetizing, rotor molding, varnishing, balancing, endurance testing, engineering drawings, tolerances, BOMs, Excel, cost modeling skills, BOM analytics, should-cost breakdowns, motor/motor parts manufacturers, should costing methodologies, Zero base costing, Supplier base costing, aPriori, costing analysis, design-to-cost experience, commercial database, problem-solving, data analytical skills, Cost Gap Analysis, Supplier quote vs should cost, supplier negotiations, Project / Program Management skills, Value Engineering Certification, interpersonal skills, communication skills, Microsoft office package, PowerPoint

Company Overview
Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this position are: Build should-cost models (bottom ‑ up & parametric) for AC/DC motors, Stators, rotors, laminations, Shafts, housings, brackets etc. Analyze cost drivers:



raw material prices, production volumes, machining time, winding cycles, magnet cost, stamping, die costs, heat treatment, assembly labor, testing, overheads. Support RFQ processes: normalize supplier quotes, compare vs. should ‑ cost, and prepare negotiation insights. Conduct cost breakdown reviews with motor/motor parts suppliers. Must possess knowledge of various manufacturing processes for Strong understanding of Electrical steel laminations, Copper windings, Shafts & precision machining, Permanent magnets (NdFeB, ferrite) & Motor assembly & testing. Maintain cost libraries for: Copper, electrical steel, magnets, aluminum, bearings, insulation materials. Motor performance vs. cost trade-off data. Build standardized costing templates and track cost trends. Provide dashboards/reports (PPV, savings, accuracy) to leadership. Drive and support VA/VE initiatives with quantified savings. Partner with cross-functional teams to enable cost decisions during NPI and sustaining phases. Analyzing elements of Product Cost Structure including Material cost, process costs, direct labor, bill of materials, overhead, SG&A;, Profit Costing Systems & global database maintenance: Time to time updating of process parameters such as Raw material prices, Machine hour rates, Labor rates, Cost Trends, Freight & Taxes. Uses best industry techniques and practices to establish fact based pricing positions, best value determinations and economic sourcing strategies. Supporting global category and commodity managers in deriving negotiation strategies & actual price negotiations. Lead VAVE, teardown and benchmarking projects using directional and other costing methodologies. Areas of expertise include understanding of design & drawings, GD&T;, various manufacturing process, tools and their process parameters, cost drivers, Process capabilities & fact based negotiation techniques. Plan and facilitate design reviews and workshop; working within cross-functional teams. Exert a shaping influence & drive project execution. Complete project assignments per established schedules. Pro-E/Creo knowledge a plus.

Important Stakeholders/Key Interactions
• Global Commodity Managers
• New Product development/ R&D; Leaders
• Global Suppliers

Part 2. Describe the Person




Minimum qualified and educational background desired (include years of experience). 4-Year bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent). 8 to 13 years’ experience in supply chain, should costing Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in motor/motor parts category OR 4-Year bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent). 2-Year Master Degree in Electrical/Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent). 6 to 11 years’ experience in supply chain, Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in motor/motor parts category.

Key technical skills and knowledge
• Strong understanding of Motor manufacturing processes: lamination stamping, coil winding, magnetizing, rotor molding, varnishing, balancing, assembly, endurance testing.
• Hands-on ability to review engineering drawings, tolerances, and BOMs.
• Strong Excel & cost modeling skills; familiarity with BOM analytics and should-cost breakdowns.
• Experience working with motor/motor parts manufacturers.
• Expertise in various should costing methodologies like Zero base costing, Supplier base costing etc and systems (aPriori or equivalent).
• Ability to identify material used, manufacturing process, etc.
• Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience a plus.
• Global insights of commercial database for major manufacturing processes.
• Problem-solving and data analytical skills.
• Cost Gap Analysis (Supplier quote vs should cost) and capable of handling supplier negotiations.
• Proficiency in Creo a plus.
• Project / Program Management skills.
• Value Engineering Certification (SAVE) a plus.
• Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage tasks/priorities.
• Effective communication in English is must.
• Microsoft office package – Excel and PowerPoint. – Experienced user.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

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