SENIOR MANAGER/MANAGER – COST ENGINEERING (PLASTICS)

Vrinda International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager – Cost Engineering (Plastics) to lead cost modelling and optimization across multiple plastics processes in our Bengaluru operations. The role demands 15–20 years of plastics cost engineering experience and hands-on shop-floor involvement.

You will develop detailed cost models, drive automation, and lead VA/VE programs to improve profitability while maintaining quality and competitive pricing.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of cost engineering experience in plastics.
• Shop-floor exposure with hands-on manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills focusing on cost drivers.
• Experience with automation and continuous improvement.
• Expertise in cost estimation and modeling for plastics processes.
• Knowledge of VA/VE initiatives.
• Understanding of molding processes and tooling costs.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Identify key cost drivers and analyze overall cost structures on the shop floor.
• Perform data analysis to uncover trends, inefficiencies and savings opportunities.
• Implement automation strategies to streamline cost management workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align cost goals with business objectives.
• Develop precise cost estimation models for new and existing product lines.
• Evaluate costs for injection, compression, transfer, blow, and rotomolding.
• Assess tooling costs and lifecycle management to ensure value.
• Lead VA/VE initiatives to achieve cost optimization without compromising quality.

Skills

Cost engineering

Shop floor experience

Data analysis

Automation

VA/VE

Injection molding

Compression molding

Transfer molding

Blow molding

Rotomolding

Tooling costing

Materials knowledge

Stakeholder management

Job description

SENIOR MANAGER/MANAGER – COST ENGINEERING (PLASTICS)

Job Description

SENIOR MANAGER/MANAGER – COST ENGINEERING (PLASTICS)

Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager or Manager to lead cost engineering initiatives within our IT Services division, specifically focusing on the plastics manufacturing sector. This pivotal role demands a professional with 15 to 20 years of industry tenure who can drive financial efficiency and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise in plastic manufacturing processes to develop robust cost models, optimize expenditures, and guide strategic decision-making. This position is critical for maintaining competitive pricing structures and ensuring profitability across complex production environments.

Responsibilities

• Utilize extensive shop-floor experience to identify and analyze key cost drivers and overall cost structures.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to uncover trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for financial improvement.
• Implement automation strategies and continuous improvement methodologies to streamline cost management workflows.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to align cost engineering goals with broader business objectives.
• Apply specialized knowledge in plastic cost engineering to manage project budgets and financial forecasts accurately.
• Develop precise cost estimation models and perform detailed cost modeling for new and existing product lines.
• Evaluate and optimize costs related to injection molding, compression molding, transfer molding, blow molding, and rotomolding processes.
• Assess and manage tooling costs to ensure value for money and long-term sustainability.
• Analyze the financial impact of various plastic materials and manufacturing techniques.
• Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives to achieve significant cost optimization without compromising quality.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum of 15 to 20 years of relevant work experience in cost engineering or related fields.
• Proven hands-on experience working directly on the shop floor within the plastics industry.
• Strong analytical capabilities with a focus on cost drivers and cost structure analysis.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques to support decision-making.
• Demonstrated success in driving automation and continuous improvement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Deep technical knowledge of plastic cost engineering principles and practices.
• Expertise in cost estimation and the creation of sophisticated cost models.
• In-depth understanding of various molding processes, including injection, compression, transfer, blow, and rotomolding.
• Familiarity with vacuum forming techniques and their associated cost implications.
• Skilled in tooling costing and lifecycle management.
• Comprehensive understanding of plastic materials and their manufacturing processes.
• Track record of executing VA/VE projects to drive cost optimization.