Costing Specialist

Arabelle Solutions; Sanand; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions is seeking a seasoned Costing/Tendering professional in Sanand, Gujarat to drive cost optimization and timely offers. The role collaborates with regional sales, engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to meet tender inquiries with competitive pricing and lead times.

You will review technical specs, prepare techno-commercial offers, identify risks, and coordinate with NPI, CAPEX and capacity planning teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy engineering or project-based manufacturing industries with at least 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience in Power generation, Nuclear or heavy industry setup preferable.
• Knowledge of commodities like casting, forgings, fasteners, small mechanical parts, blades, bars, generator parts, copper, insulation, bearings, BOP scope.
• Pro-active, problem-solving attitude, networking and communication skills.
• Organizational skills including prioritization and resource deployment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Review tender inquiries to analyze manufacturing feasibility and offer optimum cost & lead time.
• Prepare clear techno-commercial offers identifying scope and deviations from tender requirements.
• Identify technical & commercial risks at ITO stage and work with teams to mitigate.
• Stay up-to-date on market trends and requirements.
• Interact with Tendering, Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance and Logistics as per scope.
• Ensure on-time response and submission of factory offers.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Problem solving

Networking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical)

Project Management / Materials Management certification (advantage)

Job description

Job Description

Factory Cost Sheet preparation and submission in close co-ordination with respective Regional New Build Sales team, Application Engineering team, Services team, network factories, Sourcing & manufacturing teams adhering to the tender inquiries from local and global teams. A key element of this position will be to ensure Sanand meets quick turnaround time on offers submission with optimum cost & lead time to ensure customer orders are directed to Sanand. Further to partner with regional services teams and factory operations team to streamline and improve competitiveness to increase service business.

To build our future, the best energy is ours! Arabelle Solutions, part of the EDF Group, is a global leader in nuclear turbine island technologies, providing innovative low‑carbon power solutions from the world’s most powerful operating steam turbine to modular SMR‑optimized designs, along with generators, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls. Its technologies are used in one‑third of nuclear power plants worldwide, supported by a team of 3,500 experts across 16 countries. Our cultural pillars define how we work together: Team, Expertise, Ownership. We collaborate fully and value the spirit of teamwork, where every skill is recognized to create innovative and effective solutions. Guided by safety and integrity in all we do, we take ownership of our actions and results.

Your Responsibilities

• Review and interpret technical specifications as per the tendering inquiry to analyze manufacturing feasibility and offer optimum cost & lead time for the projects.
• Prepare clear and concise techno‑commercial offers clearly identifying the scope and deviations from tendering requirements.
• Identify technical & commercial risks at ITO stage and indicate this to Tendering teams, also work with manufacturing & sourcing to mitigate risks.
• Stay proactively up-to-date on market trends and requirements.
• Interact with Tendering, Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Strategic sourcing, Quality, Planning, Finance, Logistics and Customs functions as per the inquiry scope for the preparation of cost package.
• On Time Response and submission of factory offers.
• Review and Analyze the cost pack to identify areas of improvement from sourcing & manufacturing areas.
• Drive rigor with Tendering teams to maximize pipeline of orders for services by understanding business requirements.
• Discussion with manufacturing / supplier team for clarification of technical queries and create proposal for deviation if necessary.
• Participate in R0, R1, R2, R3 calls at the tendering stage.
• Understand the Win‑Loss analysis after winning/losing any tender.
• Carry Out the technical and commercial handover after receipt of the Project with respective stakeholders.
• Cost Benchmarking and Standardization and digitation of all offerings from Sanand.
• Standardization of manufacturing hours and tooling estimation with mistake proofing.
• Co‑ordinate for qualification requirements for NPI, identify CAPEX requirements, engage in capacity planning.
• Lead & drive business development activities with other business including but not limited to on‑site support (OSS) work.
• Lead pacing calls on services hours forecast to ensure the hours loading as planned.
• Lead weekly follow up calls and improvise processes.
• Update processes and procedures of costing function time to time with lessons learned and policy changes.
• Product cost improvement actions drive in coordination with cross functional team.

Required Professional Experience

• At‑least 5 + years of experience in heavy engineering or project‑based manufacturing industries with at‑least 2 years’ relevant experience.
• Background in Power generation, Nuclear or heavy industrail mnufacturign setup (Turbine, Generators/ Alternators, Rotating Equipment industry) is preferable.
• Knowledge of commodities like casting, forgings, fasteners, small mechanical parts, blades, bars, generator parts, copper, insulation, bearings, balance of plant scope.
• Pro‑active, Problem‑solving attitude, Networking and communication skills.
• Organizational skills including prioritization and resource deployment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Education & Language

• Knowledge level is comparable to a bachelor’s degree In Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical is preferable) from an accredited university or college and any additional certification in Proejct Management / Material Management will be added advantages.
• Strong understanding of procurement / sourcing processes and supply chain governance.
• English — Fluent, written and spoken (professional working level).
• Any additional language is an advantage.
• Good Communication and Presentation skills.

In India, our presence spans Sanand (Gujarat), Noida (Uttar Pradesh), and Bengaluru (Karnataka), where our teams drive advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and cutting‑edge project delivery‑underpinn by our commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability. Arabelle Solutions Nordics operates across Sweden and Finland, with offices in Västerås and Norrköping. With a team of 90 employees across a broad range of functions, we support customers globally with our main focus on the Nordic region, driving advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and cutting‑edge project delivery — all underpinned by our commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability. To learn more about Arabelle Solutions’ footprint and the locations where we operate, please visit: https://www.arabellesolutions.com/ Join a committed team making a difference by delivering cutting‑edge technologies in support of sustainable nuclear energy.

Join us and work with global teams to support global customers ! At Arabelle Solutions, we have team members of more than 49 nationalities spread across 16 countries.

At Arabelle Solutions, we know diversity makes teams and business stronger.