Mechanical Estimation OR Costing Engineer

Middleby India Engineering; Jigani; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Middleby India Engineering in Jigani, Bangalore seeks an Estimation/Costing Engineer–Mechanical to handle end-to-end cost estimation and quotation preparation for plant and equipment projects. The role requires strong technical understanding, cross-functional coordination, and accuracy in cost analysis to support business proposals.

The candidate should have 1-2 years in estimation/costing, a mechanical engineering background, and knowledge of MS Excel and AutoCAD layouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in estimation/costing within industrial automation or manufacturing.
• Strong cost estimation skills for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare end-to-end techno-commercial quotations for plant & equipment projects.
• Ensure cost estimation accuracy and deliver error-free quotations within timelines.
• Analyze flow diagrams, technical specs, and engineering inputs for cost evaluation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize project costing.
• Identify and select cost-effective offerings from global manufacturing hubs.
• Perform detailed costing for third-party materials and assemblies.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for costs of bought-out materials.
• Coordinate with Automation team for electrical material and service cost estimation.
• Incorporate taxes, duties, logistics, and country-specific factors into estimates.
• Support proposal optimization by balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Any additional qualification in Estimations and AutoCAD layouts would be an advantage.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

1-2 years estimation/costing experience

Tools

MS Excel

AutoCAD (layout)

Job description

Job Title: Estimation / Costing Engineer Mechanical

Location: Jigani, Bangalore
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Technical Head
Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 1-2 years in Industrial Automation Industries. Mechanical engineering background and experience in application engineering /estimation and costing field.

Industrial automation, Process Industries, Handling of international projects , Involvement in Sales activities, After sales support, Special Purpose Machine

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Estimation / Costing Engineer – Mechanical to handle end-to-end cost estimation and quotation preparation for plant and equipment projects. The role requires strong technical understanding, cross-functional coordination, and accuracy in cost analysis to support business proposals.

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Key Responsibilities

• 1. Prepare end-to-end techno-commercial quotations for plant & equipment projects.
• 2. Ensure accuracy in cost estimation and deliver error-free quotations within timelines.
• 3. Analyze flow diagrams, technical specifications, and engineering inputs for cost evaluation.
• 4. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve optimized project costing.
• 5. Identify and select optimal offerings from global manufacturing hubs.
• 6. Perform detailed costing for third-party supplies such as steel hoppers, ducting, structural supports, etc.
• 7. Work closely with Supply Chain Management to estimate costs of bought-out materials.
• 8. Coordinate with the Automation team for electrical materials and service cost estimation.
• 9. Incorporate applicable taxes, duties, logistics, and country-specific cost factors into estimates.
• 10. Support proposal optimization by balancing cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• 11. Any additional qualification in Estimations and Autocad Layout drawings would be an added advantage.

Qualifications and Skills

Education

• 1. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 2. 5-6 years of experience in vendor development, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering company.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in estimation/costing within a similar industry.
• Strong experience in detailed cost estimation for large-scale projects.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international commercial practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and flow diagrams.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and estimation tools.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Cost optimization mindset
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving ability
• Time management and adherence to deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of AutoCAD layout drawings.
• Additional certifications or training in estimation/costing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills.