Sr. Design Engineer – Eureka Cost Reduction (Mechanical)

Caresoft Global Inc.; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caresoft Global is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer (L2) for its Eureka-led Cost Reduction team in India. The role identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities on automotive systems and components through VA/VE, BOM analysis, teardown and benchmarking, working with global teams.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across Design, Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality to drive product cost optimization from concept to execution.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of experience in Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or vehicle systems/component manufacturing environments with cost optimization exposure.
• Experience with BOM Analysis, Design Engineering, Material and Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Product Costing, Supply Chain and Supplier Development.
• Strong knowledge of Cost Reduction, VA/VE and Product Cost Optimization methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through material substitution, design optimization, localization and process improvements.
• Lead VA/VE exercises, BOM analysis and benchmarking across automotive systems.
• Collaborate with global teams including Design, Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality to realize savings dashboards.

Skills

Cost optimization

VA/VE

Product costing

Design engineering

Material & manufacturing engineering

Procurement

Quality

Supply chain

Supplier development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical or Automobile

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Coimbatore, India

A world leader in automotive benchmark and cost reduction productions and programs.

Job Description

Caresoft Global is hiring a Sr. Design Engineer (L2) for its Eureka-led Cost Reduction team in India. The role identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities on automotive systems and components through VA/VE, BOM analysis, teardown and benchmarking, working with global teams.

Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical or Automobile

Experience in Years: 6 to 8 years

Required Skills and Area of Experience:

• 6 to 8 years of experience in Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or vehicle systems/component manufacturing environments, with proven exposure to cost optimization and product engineering activities.
  
• Experience working with BOM Analysis, Design Engineering, Material and Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Product Costing, Supply Chain, and Supplier Development teams.
  
• Strong knowledge of Cost Reduction, Value Analysis (VA), Value Engineering (VE), and Product Cost Optimization methodologies.
  
• Experience in BOM Analysis, Product Costing, Material and Manufacturing process optimization.
  
• Good understanding of automotive systems, manufacturing quality, design standards, teardown, benchmarking and reverse engineering.
  
• Ability to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through material substitution, design optimization, localization, process improvements, and supplier development initiatives.
  
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as Injection Molding, Metal Stamping, Welding, Assembly, Painting, and Surface Finishing.
  
• Ability to analyze engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical standards.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, technical documentation, project tracking, and preparation of reports and savings dashboards.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule and collaborate with global teams.