Lead- Cost & Value Engineer

SLB; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB in India seeks a Cost Engineer to build a cost management platform using aPriori. You will manage projects, prioritize based on implementation time and impact, and collaborate with SMEs to model facilities, rules, and rates. You will train users and document configurations to improve cost estimates.

The role requires 1–5 years in costing of machined components or a Diploma; 5–10 years with Die Design. Office-based, four days a week in Pune area.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing.
• 1–5 years in costing of metallic/machined components or Diploma in Mechanical.
• 5–10 years in costing of metallic/machined components with Die Design.

Responsibilities

• Implement the aPriori platform and manage project execution.
• Prioritize projects based on implementation time and impact on internal product cost management.
• Model manufacturing facilities, including capabilities, rules, and accounting rates.

Skills

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Cost modeling

Excel

aPriori

Die design

CAD

Scripting basics

Costing experience

Project management

Education

B.Tech/BE in Mechanical

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing

Diploma in MECH

Tools

aPriori

CAD

Job description

We are a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe. Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

About Schlumberger Technical Services India (STSI):

SLB is committed to moving farther and faster in facilitating the world's energy needs today and forging the road ahead for the energy transition. STSI’s determination to transformation is the start of a journey towards a culture of continuous performance improvement. Over the years, STSI has also developed key expertise and support roles in higher scale work both in business vertical (within a PG) and horizontal (across PGs). To position itself as a critical support center for EMS capable of strong value addition while also being recognized as having their own excellence in key services, STSI has identified the need to attain a recognition as a Center of Excellence (CoE).

Job Summary

The Cost Engineer plays an integral role in building out a cost management platform internally.

Job Responsibilities

To accomplish the technical implementation of the aPriori platform, the implementation engineer:

• Will handle project management and execution to meet internal timelines and expectations.
• Will prioritize ‘projects’ based on implementation time and impact on internal product cost management strategy (value of project).
• Supports aPriori solution configuration, which requires the modeling of manufacturing facilities, including capabilities, rules, and accounting rates.
• Will work with subject matter experts to deeply understand manufacturing processes/operations. Can associate operation/process to geometric features, cycle time, and cost impact. Can develop logic (formulas and rules) to capture that relationship.
• Will inform users and maintain documentation on configurations made. Will train them on improving their cost estimates with the updates made; this will include documenting and reviewing the step by step clicks and considerations to make when costing.

Academic Qualifications

• B.Tech/BE in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing

Experience

• 1-5 years’ experience in costing of metallic/machined components or Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Tools
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in costing of metallic/machined components with Die Design

Skills Required

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of design and manufacturing challenges when developing a product.
• Strong negotiation skills to defend your cost model with logic.
• Exposure to machining shop floor & supply chain.
• Must understand derivation of machine hour rate.
• In-depth understanding of cost models and related cost estimates to drive confidence in estimates throughout organization.
• Proven critical thinker and team player who is results-driven and has a positive attitude.
• Skilled with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with a basic scripting language and CAD is a plus.
• aPriori Super User (can cost in aPriori and make manual overrides to tune in cost) is a plus.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes involved in Machining, Forging, Casting. Additive Manufacturing is a plus.

This is an office-based position, with the expectation to come in four days a week.

SLB as an employer:

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.