Costing Engineer (Interior / Exterior) Experience: 6-12 yrs
Job Location: Pune

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

Technical Skills / JD

- Work-out of Should Cost/ Zero Based Cost of Trim Components - Exterior Trim, Interior Trim, Cockpit/ Instrument Panel Assembly, 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 Projects

Tool 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 Skills, 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 Reduction 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, Costimeteretc.
- Knowledge of TS16949/ISO9001 / Global Standards-Should be competent in drawing reading & process assessment.
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment -Robust 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 Manufacturing Process & hand on experience in drawing study -2D /3D.
- Manage & upgrade cost data base for global market.
- Possess the ability 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

📌 Estimator - CAD (Pune)
🏢 Tata Technologies
📍 Pune