The Cost Engineer is responsible for end-to-end cost esƟmaƟon benchmarking supplier quote evaluaƟon negoƟaƟon support and cost opƟmizaƟon of automoƟve components across assigned commodiƟes. The role works cross-funcƟonally with Engineering Procurement Manufacturing Finance and Suppliers to ensure compeƟƟve and opƟmized product cost throughout the lifecycle. Commodity Focus: SeaƟng System / Interior / Exterior / Hard Trims / SoŌ Trims / PlasƟcs / Glazing / Instrument Panel (IP) / Center Console / Door Trim
Cost Estimaton & Breakdown Prepare detailed should-cost models using: Raw material costng (PP ABS PC steel aluminum foam fabric glass etc.) Process cosƟng (Injection molding blow molding thermoforming stamping welding painƟng assembly) Tooling cost (Molds dies fixtures jigs) Overhead & margin modeling Conduct weight-based and feature-based cost calculaƟons using CAD data. Use 3D models in Siemens NX for: Volume calculaton Thickness study Feature complexity assessment Maintain cost databases and commodity benchmarks.
Supplier Quote Analysis Analyze supplier RFQ submissions. Compare: Material price variance Process assumpƟons Cycle time Tool amortization Localization benefits Prepare gap analysis between: Supplier quote vs Should cost Present findings to procurement for negoƟaƟon strategy. ʥ Negotiation & Procurement Support Provide cost breakdown logic during supplier negociations
Qualifications :
BE / in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in the Automotive industry
Experience with SAP / Teamcenter
Preferred experience in OEM companies
Ability to work onsite
Availability for Regular Day Shift (Sunday to Thursday)
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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