Recruitment Drive at Chennai - 05th Sept 2026

KPIT Technologies Ltd.

Chennai District

On-site

INR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KPIT Technologies Ltd. in Chennai invites experienced engineers for exciting roles in automotive cost engineering.

You will design and cost vehicle components using CATIA V5, build should-cost models, and collaborate across engineering, procurement and manufacturing. Ideal candidates have 3–10 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in Mechanical/EEE/Production, and strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

Should Costing
CATIA
suspension
powertrain packaging

Responsibilities

Part Modeling, Assembly & Detailing using CATIA V5
Develop and maintain Should Cost Models
Vehicle Integration and Packaging Studies
Analyze cost drivers and identify cost reduction opportunities
Master Sections and Concept Development
Supplier cost evaluation and negotiations
Engineering Drawing Interpretation and GD&T Application
Manufacturing and material cost analysis
Chassis, Suspension and Powertrain Packaging Design
Market benchmarking and competitive analysis
Manufacturing Feasibility and Tooling Support
Support sourcing and new product development activities
Interface Management and Design Release Activities
Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing and finance teams
Compliance with Homologation and Regulatory Standards

Skills

CATIA V5

Should Costing

Benchmarking

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, EEE, Production Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Windchill

Vis Professional

Vis Mockup

CATIA

Cost Modeling Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Recruitment Drive at Chennai - 05th Sept 2026

Job Overview

EXPERIENCE

3-8 Years

LOCATION

JOB ID

84078

NO OF OPENING

Job/Position Summary

Thank you for exploring your future career path with KPIT and taking a step towards Reimagining Mobility.

We are looking forinquisitive, solution-driven, andskilled technocratsfor the roles of Engineer / Sr Engineer / Tech Lead.

Please find below JD for Upcoming In person Drive on Chennai on 05.09.2026 and job location is Chennai.

We need max immediate to 30 days Joiner.

Profiles will be screened first and basis on suitability will be called for an interview.

Category

Should Costing Engineer

Experience

3–10 Years

Location

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, EEE, Production Engineering

Primary Objective

Design and develop automotive systems and components using CATIA V5 with focus on Vehicle Integration, Chassis/ Suspension/breaks/steering/wheel/Powertrain Packaging

Develop should-cost models, drive value engineering and cost reduction initiatives through data-driven analysis

Key Responsibilities

Part Modeling, Assembly & Detailing using CATIA V5
Develop and maintain Should Cost Models
Vehicle Integration and Packaging Studies
Analyze cost drivers and identify cost reduction opportunities
Master Sections and Concept Development
Supplier cost evaluation and negotiations
Engineering Drawing Interpretation and GD&T Application
Manufacturing and material cost analysis
Chassis, Suspension and Powertrain Packaging Design
Market benchmarking and competitive analysis
Manufacturing Feasibility and Tooling Support
Support sourcing and new product development activities
Interface Management and Design Release Activities
Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing and finance teams
Compliance with Homologation and Regulatory Standards

Cost Modeling, Product Costing, Value Engineering, Manufacturing Cost Analysis, Material Cost Analysis, Supplier Cost Analysis, Cost Benchmarking, Procurement and Strategic Sourcing

Chassis Systems:Chassis Architecture, Underbody Packaging, Structural Integration, Mounting Strategies, Frame Design, Vehicle Layout Engineering.

Powertrain Packaging:Engine Bay Packaging, Transmission Layout, Cooling Module Packaging, Exhaust Routing, Mounting Systems, Fuel System Packaging, Clearance & Clash Analysis.

Vehicle Integration:Master Sections, Hard Points, Packaging Studies, DMU Validation, Interface Management.

Core Competencies

CATIA V5 (Sheet Metal, Plastics, Surface Modeling, Assembly & Drawing Creation)
Should Costing
Benchmarking & Value Engineering
Analytical Problem Solving

Tools & Software

CATIA V5, Teamcenter, Windchill, Vis Professional, Vis Mockup

CATIA, Cost Modeling Tools, ERP Systems, Excel

Industry Background

Passenger Vehicle / Automotive Product Engineering

Automotive Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost Engineering

Soft Skills

Communication, Leadership, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration

Analytical Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Communication, Leadership, Business Acumen

Keywords

CATIA V5, Sheet Metal, Plastic Design, Surface Modeling, Assembly Design, GD&T, Vehicle Integration, Vehicle Packaging, Chassis Design, Suspension Design, Powertrain Packaging, Engine Packaging, Teamcenter, Windchill, Commercial Vehicle, Passenger Vehicle, Master Sections

Should Costing, Cost Modeling, Product Costing, Cost Reduction, Value Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Supplier Negotiation, Cost Benchmarking, Manufacturing Costing, Strategic Sourcing

Notice Period

Immediate to 30 Days

Requirement

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES