Role Purpose:
The Cost Engineer (Trims) is responsible for developing target costing, should-cost models, cost reduction strategies, and benchmarking analysis for automotive trim components. The role focuses on achieving Design-to-Cost (DTC) and Source-to-Cost (STC) targets through cost analytics, competition teardown, VAVE, supplier negotiations, and manufacturing process optimization.Key Experience Required :

- 3 to 9 Years of experienced required
- Education- BE/Btech Engineering full time
- Interior & Exterior Plastics
- Seats & Seat Belts
- Automotive Lighting
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
- Experience in cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
- Knowledge of latest automotive technologies
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience preferred

Core Responsibilities :




- Develop component-level target costing and should-cost estimates
- Create detailed cost models for parts and tooling
- Support Design-to-Cost and Source-to-Cost achievement
- Conduct supplier quotation analysis and prepare negotiation fact packs
- Perform benchmarking, teardown studies, and competitor cost analysis
- Generate cost-saving ideas through VAVE and analytical tools
- Develop parametric and technology-based cost models
- Build knowledge repositories on components, technologies, and processes
- Support purchasing and engineering teams in cost optimization

📌 Senior Manager - Cost Engineering (Trims) (Pune)
🏢 Tata Motors
📍 Pune