Senior Engineer Should Costing

1 week ago


Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India KONE Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

Should Cost Analysis of new and existing components of global and local KONE products utilizing aPriori and other selected costing methods and tools Plan Should Cost Analysis cases together with team members and case owners from KONE Sourcing, Technology & Innovation and other functions Request and acquire data for the cases from cross-functional team including all needed design data, supply chain related information, visit supplier and in-house factories when necessary to collect information about manufacturing process, etc. Work as a team member to perform Should Cost Analysis utilizing best practices, tools and methods, and best available information. Create reports and communicate results and conclusions of the analysis in a clear and professional manner Organize reviews of the cost analysis with the case participants When requested, participate in actions to utilize the results of the Should Cost Analysis, including participating in supplier negotiations with Sourcing, design reviews with Technology & Innovation teams, etc. Participate in development of new Should Cost Analysis methods, tools, and processes, and in calibration of Should Costing assumptions e.g. by doing time studies and other information gathering from reference factories

Primary Skills

Deep knowledge of sheet metal / machining / plastics / PCBA / wire harness / mechanical assembly processes, etc. Understanding of mechanical / electrical design principles and methods / electrical component price benchmarking Understanding of product cost analysis concepts Motivation to work in and with agile, cross-functional, and multicultural teams Good communication skills to work efficiently with team members and internal & external stakeholders

Secondary Skills

Product cost management software (aPriori or other) experience preferred Proficient in MS Office Organized, team player and self-motivated

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical/Production/ Industrial /Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering 7 years and above experience on product costing.

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