J_1310 - Associate Technical Leader (Cost Engineering & Should-Cost Analysis)

Speed Global; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 4,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Speed Global in Pune, Maharashtra, seeks an Associate Technical Leader for cost engineering and should-cost analysis of engine components using aPriori and Excel. You will lead cost modeling across manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineering, sourcing and program teams.

The role requires 10–12 years in product-level cost estimation, strong Creo knowledge, and deep understanding of casting, machining, forging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of experience in product-level cost estimation or cost engineering.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost analysis and cost structure evaluation.
• Strong knowledge of die-casting, machining, forging, and fabrication processes is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain costing templates and data sources.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform should-cost analysis of engine components using aPriori and Excel-based tools.
• Ensure in-scope components are accurately costed, reviewed, and validated.
• Develop and maintain costing templates, databases, and estimation tools to support cost engineering activities.
• Deliver detailed costing outputs with documented assumptions, data sources, methodologies, and cost drivers.
• Provide recommendations on alternative manufacturing processes, materials, and design features based on commercial feasibility.
• Maintain complete documentation and supporting data for all cost calculations and cost models.
• Gather, analyze, and maintain cost data to improve estimation accuracy and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement of costing methodologies, assumptions, and calculation standards.
• Customize and validate aPriori VPE models, including manufacturing process configurations, in line with project requirements.
• Support engineering, sourcing, and program teams with cost-related analyses and queries.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cost engineering

Cost modeling

Project management

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Tools

aPriori

Creo

Excel

Job description

J_1310 - Associate Technical Leader (Cost Engineering & Should-Cost Analysis)

10 to 12 Years

Pune, Maharashtra

Full-Time

Designation: Associate Technical Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform should-cost analysis of engine components using aPriori and Excel-based costing tools within the defined project scope.
• Ensure all in-scope components are accurately costed, reviewed, and validated.
• Develop and maintain costing templates, databases, and estimation tools to support cost engineering activities.
• Deliver detailed costing outputs with documented assumptions, data sources, methodologies, and cost drivers.
• Provide recommendations on alternative manufacturing processes, materials, and design features based on commercial feasibility.
• Maintain complete documentation and supporting data for all cost calculations and cost models.
• Gather, analyze, and maintain cost data to improve estimation accuracy and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement of costing methodologies, assumptions, and calculation standards.
• Customize and validate aPriori VPE models, including manufacturing process configurations, in line with project requirements.
• Support engineering, sourcing, and program teams with cost-related analyses and queries.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of experience in product-level cost estimation, should-cost analysis, or cost engineering.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing cost analysis and cost structure evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency in aPriori software for cost modeling and estimation.
• Working knowledge of Creo for component review and manufacturability assessment.
• In-depth understanding of cost drivers, manufacturing processes, and commercial feasibility evaluations.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of diesel engine systems and engine components.
• Expertise in casting manufacturing processes and cost estimation.
• Experience supporting cost optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of machining, forging, and fabrication processes would be an added advantage.