Sr. Cost Engineer or Lead Should Cost Engineer – Cost Engineering

Xylem; Vadodara; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem in Vadodara, India, is seeking a seasoned professional to lead costing, supplier negotiations, and value engineering across polymerics commodities. You will drive should-cost analyses, lead VAVE and benchmarking projects, and work with global commodity managers to optimize cost structures.

Ideal candidates hold a mechanical/production/plastic engineering degree with 7–10 years of experience in polymerics supply chain, process planning, and execution, and demonstrate strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Plastic Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years' experience in supply chain, process planning and execution for polymerics commodities.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of polymerics manufacturing processes (Injection Molding, Rubber, Roto Molding) and plastics/rubber/FRP materials.
• Analyze product cost structure including material, process, labor, BOM, overhead and SG&A.
• Monitor global market trends and maintain cost databases with updated process parameters.
• Develop fact-based pricing and economic sourcing strategies; support supplier negotiations.
• Provide should-cost input for new product programs and close commercial gaps with buyers.
• Lead VAVE, teardown and benchmarking projects; suggest design changes for cost reduction.
• Estimate tooling needs and negotiate tooling costs; participate in PPAP/APQP processes.
• Plan design reviews; drive cross-functional project execution and on-time delivery.
• Proficiency with Creo is a plus; strong communication and leadership to manage tasks.

Skills

Polymerics processes

Materials knowledge

Costing & pricing

Negotiation strategies

New product cost management

VAVE & benchmarking

Tooling cost estimation

GD&T understanding

Design reviews facilitation

Creo proficiency

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Value Engineering (SAVE)

Communication in English

MS Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Plastic Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree in Plastic/Mechanical/Production Engineering (optional path)

Tools

Creo

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Key Responsibilities Of This Position Are

• Must possess knowledge of various polymerics manufacturing processes like Injection Molding, Rubber Molding, Roto Molding. Also Sheet plastics and Fibre Reinforced plastics manufacturing process knowledge is added advantage.
• Must have detailed understanding of variety of materials used for engineering products like plastics, rubbers and FRP/GRP grades.
• Analyzing elements of Product Cost Structure including Material cost, process costs, direct labor, bill of materials, overhead, SG&A, Profit
• Understanding of commodity global Market trends & historical datasets for polymerics category
• Costing Systems & global database maintenance: Time to time updating of process parameters such as Raw material prices, Machine hour rates, Labor rates, Cost Trends, Freight & Taxes
• Uses best industry techniques and practices to establish fact based pricing positions, best value determinations and economic sourcing strategies.
• Supporting global category and commodity managers in deriving negotiation strategies & actual price negotiations
• Actively support New product program via providing should cost information for meeting target cost & monitoring the commercial gap closure with buyers.
• Lead VAVE, teardown and benchmarking projects using directional and other costing methodologies. Analyze the design features & suggest design change or ideas for cost reduction.
• Developing high level estimates for tooling and negotiation with tooling vendor.
• Areas of expertise include understanding of design & drawings, GD&T, various manufacturing process, tools and their process parameters, cost drivers, Process capabilities & fact based negotiation techniques.
• Plan and facilitate design reviews and workshop; working within cross-functional teams. Exert a shaping influence & drive project execution
• Complete project assignments per established schedules.
• Pro-E/Creo knowledge a plus

Important Stakeholders/Key Interactions

• Global Commodity Managers
• New Product development/ R&D Leaders
• Global Suppliers

Describe the Person

• 4-Year bachelor’s degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering/Plastic Engineering/equivalent
• 7 to 10 years’ experience in supply chain, Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in polymerics commodity

OR

• 4-Year bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Production Engineering/Plastic Engineering/equivalent
• 2-Year Master Degree in Plastic Engineering/Mechanical engineering/Production Engineering
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in supply chain, Manufacturing Process Plan and Execution methodologies in casting, machining, fabrication or polymerics commodities
• Key technical skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of various manufacturing process like Injection Molding, Rubber Molding, Roto Molding etc.
• Ability to identify material used, manufacturing process, etc.
• Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience a plus
• Global insights of commercial database for major manufacturing processes
• Problem-solving and data analytical skills.
• Cost Gap Analysis (Supplier quote vs should cost) and capable of handling supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of international & industry standards.
• Component development as per PPAP/APQP
• Proficiency in Creo a plus
• Project / Program Management skills
• Value Engineering Certification (SAVE) a plus
• Costing analysis or design-to-cost experience
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage tasks/prioritie.
• Effective communication in English is must.
• Microsoft office package – Excel and PowerPoint. – Experienced user.
• Include the competencies identified for the position that differentiate superior performance.
• Well organized, goal oriented & self-motivated
• Excellent Leadership skills
• Job fit highlight:

Physical Demands

• Office environment
• Teardown the product and moving small part/equipment

Work Environment

• Standard weekly job hours: 40 hours
• Opportunity to work with international people.
• Capable of working with cross functional teams
• Adaptability to work with different work culture, time zones
• Opportunity to be a part of a new team and building up the function

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.