DescriptionDepartment : Product Development
Job Title : Cost Estimator
Functional Area : Cost Estimating
Reporting to : Supervisor Cost Estimating
Team : IPTS (Powertrain) & Underbody
Responsibilities- Commodity estimation knowledge for Electrified Powertrain & Installations and Underbody systems commodities (Engine and Motor Cooling Exhaust System Mounting System Thermal System Brakes Ally wheels Shock Absorber Axles Drive shaft EPAS Transmission Transfer case etc all associated parts and application parts).
- Exposure to Thermal Management System Commodities for EV like CVTMS (Compact Vehicle Thermal Management system E-Drive Air suspensions OHX (Outside Heat Exchanger) HPBAM (Heat Pump Bundle Accumulator Module) etc.. would be considered as an edge.
- 38 years of overall experience with minimum 1 year of PD experience in EV commodities preferred.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of business concepts andcritical thinking skills.
- To do the Competitive / Benchmarking Analysis of the Commodities & give recommendations on cost reduction ideas.
- Cost Gap Analysis and support Purchase function during supplier negotiations.
- New Program Target Setting & Estimation support through Forward Model Costing and Coordination role.
- Financial Analysis (Payback Business Case etc) of the proposed localization / cost reduction actions & recommendation on the financial viability of the proposals.
- Identify additional cost reduction actions along with Engineering / Purchase teams.
- Preferred exposure to ED&T CAPEX Should Cost and tooling manufacturing costing.
- Monitor for cost and investment changes that affects various Engineering Changes for new & running programs
QualificationsEducation Qualification: BE (Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Polymer Science or equivalent qualification)
Professional Exposure:Automobile OEM / Automotive Ancillaries (exposure to engine related powertrain parts Underbody commodities will be an edge). Hands on manufacturing and costing / purchase experience.
Skill & Knowledge requirement:Good Communication Skills Proactive attitude and problem-solving capabilities Proficiency in computers especially MS Excel & PowerPoint.
Job Preference:Female candidates are preferred