Engineer (Tendering & Costing) – Electrical Design

UTTAM; Jaipur; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

UTTAM is seeking a Design Estimation and Costing Specialist in Jaipur to analyse design outputs and gather raw material costs for accurate pre-quotation pricing. You will provide the sales team with reliable cost estimates and final list prices, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with production costs.

The role requires a BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years in cost estimation within electrical manufacturing. Strong Excel skills and SAP Business One experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• 2+ years in cost estimation or pricing for electrical products in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Review requirement sheets and technical specs provided by the sales team.
• Analyse design outputs from Electrical and Mechanical design teams.
• Gather materials, components, and processes needed to produce the final product.
• Collect up-to-date raw material costs from Purchase and other sources.
• Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates based on design outputs and raw material prices.
• Include labor, overheads and other production costs in estimates.
• Prepare cost breakdowns aligned with pricing strategies.
• Provide final list price to the sales team for quotes.
• Document cost data clearly for easy understanding by sales.
• Support refining quotes if requirements or market conditions change.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical and Purchase teams for accuracy.
• Communicate with stakeholders to align costing and pricing.
• Continuously improve costing processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain records of all estimates and related docs.
• Prepare reports highlighting variances or discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems SAP Business One

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

DEPARTMENT

Design & Development

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Design Estimation and Costing Specialist will analyse design outputs, gather raw material costs, and prepare accurate cost estimates for pre-quotation pricing. This role ensures that the sales team has reliable pricing data to submit competitive quotes to customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

KEY RESULTS

• Accurate Costing: Deliver precise cost estimates with minimal variance from actual production costs.
• Timely Data Delivery: Provide the sales team with cost estimates promptly to support quick quote submissions.
• Collaborative Efficiency: Ensure smooth collaboration with design and purchase teams for accurate and efficient cost calculations.
• Quotation Success: Contribute to higher quotation success rates by providing competitive and well-calculated prices.

KEY ACTIVITIES

• 1. Review requirement sheet or technical specification provided by the sales team.
• 2. Review design outputs provided by the Electrical and Mechanical design teams.
• 3. Analyze the required materials, components, and processes needed to produce the final product.
• 4. Gather up-to-date raw material costs from the Purchase team and other relevant sources.
• 5. Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates based on design outputs and raw material prices.
• 6. Include considerations for labor, production overheads, and any other relevant costs.
• 7. Prepare comprehensive cost breakdowns and ensure all estimates align with the company's pricing strategies.
• 8. Provide the sales team with the final list price based on the cost estimates.
• 9. Ensure that all cost data is clearly documented and presented for easy understanding by the sales team.
• 10. Support the sales team in refining quotes if there are changes in customer requirements or market conditions.
• 11. Work closely with the Electrical, Mechanical, and Purchase teams to ensure accuracy in cost estimation.
• 12. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment between design, costing, and pricing.
• 13. Continuously evaluate and improve the costing process to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• 14. Maintain detailed records of all cost estimates and related documentation.
• 15. Prepare reports on cost estimation activities, highlighting any variances or discrepancies.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification (Must/Desirable): B.E. / B. Tech in Electrical Engineering

Experience: Min. 2 years of experience in cost estimation, pricing, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment of an electrical product such as Transformers, Panels, Cables, switchgear, etc.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to accurately assess costs and pricing.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems like SAP Business One is an advantage.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work. Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to work.