Cost Engineer – Casting & Forging

Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Work From Office
Experience: 3–7 years

Job Responsibilities:

* Prepare cost estimates for casting, forging, machining, and metal components.
* Analyze raw material, tooling, machining, labor, overhead, and other manufacturing costs.
* Review supplier quotations and compare costing.
* Understand casting and forging manufacturing processes.
* Calculate weight, material yield, scrap, machining allowance, and process costs.
* Work with suppliers to negotiate and validate pricing.
* Prepare cost sheets and commercial proposals.
* Identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Coordinate with engineering, sourcing, production, and suppliers.
* Support RFQ costing and new product development.

Required Skills:





* Experience in casting and forging costing.
* Positive knowledge of manufacturing processes.
* Knowledge of machining and sheet/metal components is an advantage.
* Strong Excel and cost-analysis skills.
* Ability to read engineering drawings.
* Knowledge of raw material and manufacturing rates.
* Good communication and negotiation skills.

Preferred Background:

* Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering.
* Experience in automotive, engineering components, manufacturing, sourcing, or supplier development.

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