Cost Engineer – Automotive Commodities (Interior Exterior Seating IP) Riyadh,KSA

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Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia (Onsite)

Duration:12 months (Extendable)
Department: Cost Engineering
Reporting To: Client Hiring Manager

Job Summary

The Cost Engineer is responsible for end-to-end cost estimation benchmarking supplier quote evaluation negotiation support and cost optimization across assigned automotive commodities.

The role works cross-functionally with Engineering Procurement Manufacturing Finance and Suppliers to ensure optimized and competitive product cost throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

Commodity Scope:
Seating Systems / Interior / Exterior / Hard Trims / Soft Trims / Plastics Parts / Glazing / Instrument Panel (IP) / Center Console / Door Trim

Key Responsibilities

Cost Estimation & Breakdown

Develop detailed should-cost models including:
- Raw material costing (PP ABS PC Steel Aluminum Foam Fabric Glass etc.)
- Process costing (Injection molding blow molding thermoforming stamping welding painting assembly)
- Tooling cost (molds dies fixtures jigs)
- Overhead and margin modeling
Perform weight-based and feature-based cost calculations using CAD data
Use Siemens NX for:
- Volume calculation
- Thickness analysis
- Feature complexity assessment
Maintain commodity benchmarks and cost databases

Supplier Quote Analysis

Analyze RFQ submissions from suppliers
Compare:
- Material price variance
- Process assumptions
- Cycle time
- Tool amortization
- Localization benefits
Conduct gap analysis (Supplier Quote vs Should-Cost)
Support procurement with negotiation strategy inputs

Negotiation & Procurement Support

Provide cost breakdown logic during supplier negotiations
Identify:
- Cost drivers
- Hidden margins
- Process inefficiencies
Support target setting and cost alignment meetings

Cost Reduction & VA/VE

Propose:
- Material substitution
- Thickness optimization
- Design simplification
- Process changes (e.g. 2-shot molding vs assembly)
Participate in:
- VA/VE workshops
- Tear-down benchmarking
- Competitor analysis

Cross-Functional Coordination

Represent Cost Engineering in:
- Engineering reviews
- Procurement strategy discussions
- Module team meetings
Collaborate with:
- Design teams
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Finance
- Program Management

PLM & Documentation

Use Teamcenter for:
- BOM extraction
- Part revision tracking
- Change management cost impact analysis
Prepare structured cost reports
Support gate reviews with cost status reporting

Qualifications :

Strong knowledge of:
- Injection molding
- Stamping
- Foam molding (seating)
- Plastic painting
- Assembly processes
Tool costing fundamentals (mold/die calculations)
Machine rate and cycle time estimation
CAD proficiency in Siemens NX
Strong knowledge of Teamcenter PLM
BOM analysis and part structure understanding
Advanced Excel-based cost modeling
Automotive OEM or Tier-1 experience
5 years of automotive cost engineering experience

Preferred

Die design understanding (Progressive / Transfer / Deep Draw)
Manufacturing simulation exposure
Tool validation experience
Tolerance stack-up impact on cost
SAP costing structure knowledge
Target costing methodology experience

Qualifications

BE / in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
Minimum 5 years of automotive experience

Additional Information :

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Contract

Location: Riyadh Saudi Arabia (Onsite)Duration:12 months (Extendable)Department: Cost EngineeringReporting To: Client Hiring Manager Job SummaryThe Cost Engineer is responsible for end-to-end cost estimation benchmarking supplier quote evaluation negotiation support and cost optimization across assi...