Senior BIW Costing Engineer

A2MAC1; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for an experienced engineer in Chennai to optimize product costs and deliver technical insights. Responsibilities include research on cost parameters and the generation of reports based on customer needs. Ideal candidates should have more than 5 years of experience in BIW technologies and product development, possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and demonstrate good English communication. The role requires strong adaptability and a spirit of teamwork.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years experience in BIW technologies and related engineering functions.
• Strong knowledge in product cost calculation and manufacturing processes.
• Good adaptability, innovative spirit, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and report technical insights related to projects.
• Research cost and technical parameters as per customer requirements.
• Coordinate timely problem-solving to ensure project delivery.

Skills

BIW technologies

Cost engineering

Lean manufacturing

English (oral and written)

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics, mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

Position Value

• Understand latest and cost-eff­icient engineering solution through technical benchmark
• Learn the engineering excellent practices from high‑performance vehicle products across the world
• Co‑work with OEM or Tiers to attend in new product development phase
• Communicate with global technical or costing experts
• Utilize technical insights database

Responsibilities and duties

• Complete and report relevant analysis reports according to customer requirements
• Research and investigate cost parameters and technical parameters
• Execute product cost calculation and provide cost optimization ideas or target cost
• Timely coordinate to solve problems to ensure project normal delivery

KEY MEASURES & INDICATORS (main KPIs used in the role)

• Generate technical insights report, costing calculation and report, DtC/VAVE ideas and report as per the tasks assigned by manager and according to required quality standards

Qualifications and skills

• More than 5 years experience/knowledge of BIW & technologies like stamping, welding, casting, forging, painting, machining in the function of Product Development, Cost Engineering, Purchasing, SQE/STA, Lean Manufacturing or Value Engineering;
• Experience on BOM cost calculation, DtC/VAVE from supply chain, material and manufacturing process;
• Stamping / forging technology manufacturing and costing knowledge;
• English written & oral, overseas study experience is a plus;
• Bachelor or above degree in electronics, mechanical, industrial engineering or related area;
• Good communication skills and teamwork spirit;
• Strong adaptability and flexibility, innovative spirit;