Description VAVE cost saving, and Benchmark competitors cost data for all commodities. Expertise in should cost Analysis Calculate zero based costing for NPD commodities such as exterior and interior plastics and sheet metal Discuss and Negotiate with the suppliers on Material cost, Tooling cost & ED&T quotes throughout the design, development, and launch phases. Track cost status daily and report out weekly. Lead Trade Off discussion with CFT for cost changes. Work with the supplier for Quote & with Cost estimation for estimates for engineering changes. Lead cost approvals discussions in all cost related forums through CMFs till FDJ and CRFs/ Concerns from FDJ till MP1. Maintain Change tracker from Program Start to J1 and report out. Identify and recommend ways to optimize the cost of a system Conduct cost/performance benchmarking and value analysis studies Skills Sheetmetal, Casting, costing, Sourcing, Techno commercial, should costing, plastic, forging Top Skills Details Sheetmetal, Casting, costing, Sourcing, Techno commercial, should costing, plastic, forging Additional Skills & Qualifications VAVE cost saving, and Benchmark competitors cost data for all commodities. Expertise in should cost Analysis Calculate zero based costing for NPD commodities such as exterior and interior plastics and sheet metal Discuss and Negotiate with the suppliers on Material cost, Tooling cost & ED&T quotes throughout the design, development, and launch phases. Track cost status daily and report out weekly. Lead Trade Off discussion with CFT for cost changes. Work with the supplier for Quote & with Cost estimation for estimates for engineering changes. Lead cost approvals discussions in all cost related forums through CMFs till FDJ and CRFs/ Concerns from FDJ till MP1. Maintain Change tracker from Program Start to J1 and report out. Identify and recommend ways to optimize the cost of a system Conduct cost/performance benchmarking and value analysis studies Experience Level: 8-10 Years Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.