Should Costing Engineer (Trims)

Job description

**Position:** Should Cost Engineer – Trim **Department:** Cost Engineering **Industry:** Automotive (Passenger Vehicle / EV) **Experience:** 3–9 Years **Qualification:** B.E./B.Tech or equivalent **Location:** Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar **Job Purpose** To develop accurate should-cost models for vehicle trim components using zero-based costing (ZBC), manufacturing process analysis, benchmarking, and supplier cost validation. The role will support procurement, localization, value engineering, and target cost achievement for new vehicle programs. **Requirements:** - Prepare detailed cost estimates for new automobile parts, assemblies, and vehicles - Analyse BOM (Bill of Materials) and manufacturing processes to determine material, labour, and overhead costs - Support RFQ / quotation preparation for customers and internal projects - Conduct should-cost analysis for bought-out parts and vendor-supplied components - Work with design and R&D teams during product development to achieve cost targets - Analyse cost impact of design changes, localization, and value engineering activities - Monitor actual vs. estimated costs and highlight variances - Support vendor negotiations with cost breakdowns and benchmarking data - Maintain costing databases and ensure documentation accuracy - Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives **Preferred candidate profile** - 3-9 years of experience in costing, estimation, manufacturing, or project engineering. - Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and materials in Trims Interior and Exterior part - (Headliner, Carpet, NVH insulations, Bumper, Roof Rails, etc.) Seat costing is an added advantage - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Catia - Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications. - Knowledge of cost estimation techniques and financial analysis.