Sr. Should cost engineer- Fabrication
Xylem
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must possess knowledge of various fabrication manufacturing processes like cutting, bending ,forming, welding Also machining manufacturing process knowledge is added advantage.
- Must have detailed understanding of welding procedures & standards.
- Analyzing elements of Product Cost Structure including Material cost, process costs, direct labor, bill of materials, overhead, SG&A, Profit
- Understanding of commodity global Market trends & historical datasets for fabrication category
- Costing Systems & global database maintenance: Time to time updating of process parameters such as Raw material prices, Machine hour rates, Labor rates, Cost Trends, Freight & Taxes
- Uses best industry techniques and practices to establish fact based pricing positions, best value determinations and economic sourcing strategies.
- Supporting global category and commodity managers in deriving negotiation strategies & actual price negotiations
- Actively support New product program via providing should cost information for meeting target cost & monitoring the commercial gap closure with buyers.
- Lead VAVE, teardown and benchmarking projects using directional and other costing methodologies. Analyze the design features & suggest design change or ideas for cost reduction.
- Developing high level estimates for tooling and negotiation with tooling vendor.
- Areas of expertise include understanding of design & drawings, GD&T, various manufacturing process, tools and their process parameters, cost drivers, Process capabilities & fact based negotiation techniques.
- Plan and facilitate design reviews and workshop; working within cross-functional teams. Exert a shaping influence & drive project execution
- Complete project assignments per established schedules.
- Knowledge of various manufacturing process like laser cutting, plasma cutting, bending ,stamping, welding etc.
- Ability to identify material used, manufacturing process, etc.
- Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience a plus
- Global insights of commercial database for major manufacturing processes
- Problem-solving and data analytical skills.
- Cost Gap Analysis (Supplier quote vs should cost) and capable of handling supplier negotiations.
- Knowledge of international & industry standards.
- Component development as per PPAP/APQP
- Proficiency in Creo a plus
- Project / Program Management skills
- Value Engineering Certification (SAVE) a plus
- Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience
- Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage tasks/priorities.
- Effective communication in English is must.
- Microsoft office package – Excel and PowerPoint. – Experienced user
- This role demands effective management of tasks and priorities, coupled with strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication in English is essential.