Dy. Manager

Product Costing Engineer Responsibilities: To collect and analyse data and information in order to estimate costs associated with manufacturing a product at GA India plant . Works proactively towards cost target objectives in collaboration with commercials team . Job holders in this role may take responsibility for the amount of components within the design and manufacturing process. Principal Duties and Responsibilities General and Task Management • Determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process, recommending cost effective solutions • Gather proposals, specifications and related documents and liaise with design , purchase & commercial team in order to convert specifications to cost estimates for new and current products • Utilize cost methodologies and tools and GA costing format to prepare and maintain reliable and accurate data • Establish cost estimates of production processes and tooling costs and review alternatives or put forward recommendations for improvement • Assess cost effectiveness of products and track actual costs relative to budget and report status on a regular basis to ensure costs are in line with forecasts • Monitor and review data and information to detect or assess problems • Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through cost analysis review • Contribute to cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures and monitor trends Relationship Management • Liaise with stakeholders and support management decisions by providing appropriate cost information and data • Provide cost estimates during change process and advise of cost impact of changes. Track and monitor activity • Work with stakeholders to ensure estimates are accurate and to make appropriate adjustments and resolve issues • Analyze supplier quotes and provide information and data, which aids communications with suppliers and customers and achieves cost optimisation. • Ensure supplier quotations meet ‘should cost’ estimates • Support supplier meetings and negotiations to challenge quotation prices and aim for cost reductions to meet target costs • Support and utilize experience to aid best practice in the supplier process in conjunction with members of the purchasing team • Liaise with purchasing department to provide continued feedback to ensure competitive pricing Skills and Attributes: • Good communication skills with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally • Good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills • Commercially and financially aware with strong analytical skills • Strong technical mindset and able to read and interpret technical data and translate to others • Highly numerate with the ability to research, assemble manage and manipulate numerical information • Knowledge of estimating techniques with the ability to deliver against deadlines • Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills • Project management skills. Required Skills: - Knowledge of Costing and RFQ - Knowledge of Customer Portal - Knowledge of Plastic Products - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders - Deep understanding of the automotive industry, including market trends, customer needs, and regulatory requirements Education: Manufacturing /Production Engineering with Tool & Die making Experience: Experience in product costing in a position equivalent to at least 8 years.