Should Costing Engineer

Tata Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a Should Cost Engineer with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and over six years of experience in EV 2-wheeler products. You will build detailed should-cost models for components such as suspension, frame, and fenders to enable cost visibility early in the product lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on CAD for measurement, expert Excel-based cost modeling, and experience with supplier discussions and cost validation to support NPI programs and cost-down

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up should-cost models for mechanical components including suspension, frame/chassis, fenders, brackets, etc.
• Analyse manufacturing processes: welding, machining, stamping, injection molding, casting, forging and machine.
• Conduct DFM/DFA and VA/VE activities.
• Support supplier negotiations using cost models.
• Perform tear-downs and benchmarking studies.
• Maintain cost databases, templates and rate cards.
• Support NPI with early cost visibility.

Skills

Should costing

Cost modeling

Excel

CAD

Supplier negotiations

DFM/DFA

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Should Cost Engineer with strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and 6+ years of experience in EV 2-wheeler products. The candidate must be able to build detailed should-cost models for components such as suspension, frame, fenders, and similar mechanical items.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop bottom-up should-cost models for mechanical components including suspension, frame/chassis, fenders, brackets, etc.
• Analyse manufacturing processes: welding, machining, stamping, injection molding, casting, forging and machine.
• Conduct DFM/DFA and VA/VE activities.
• Support supplier negotiations using cost models.
• Perform tear-downs and benchmarking studies.
• Maintain cost databases, templates and rate cards.
• Support NPI with early cost visibility.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in should costing for EV 2-wheelers or similar.
• Strong knowledge of metal and plastic manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on with CAD for measurement.
• Expertise in Excel and cost modeling.
• Experience with supplier discussions and cost validation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Indian 2-wheeler supply chain.