Manufacturing Cost Estimator - Automotive & SAP

Flowserve; Gilgit Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our manufacturing costing team. The candidate will estimate product costs from materials, labor, and subcontract expenses, review specifications, and update production routings to ensure accurate costing.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive cost estimation, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP ERP, Power BI, and Excel. Collaboration across departments is essential for cost optimization and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree: Engineering in Mechanical/ Production Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in project cost estimation in automotive industry and manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes, routing, material specification and quality requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in vendor management and raw material sourcing.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and scientific analysis tools.
• Results orientated and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of delivering results through cross-functional working.
• Proficient in SAP ERP, Power BI and Microsoft Office- Excel.

Responsibilities

• Estimate comprehensive product cost based on materials, Labor and subcontract expenses.
• Review product specifications and requirements, ITP and prepare and update routing for production processes to determine accurate costing.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on cost estimates for stakeholders.
• Review and initiate updation of material standard costs in SAP ERP.
• Analyze cost data and provide recommendations for cost optimization and manufacturing process improvements to ensure consistency and transparency.
• Knowledge on additive manufacturing, Casting/Forging, and Machining process will be an added advantage.
• Implement and monitor cost variance, cost-saving initiatives and best practices.
• Stay up to date on market trends and fluctuations in the cost of raw materials.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures and monitor trends.
• Prepare actual cost and expenditure statements, reports and other necessary documentation at regular intervals to share with relevant stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate with supply chain teams to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Maintain documentation of all cost estimation activities and data.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products and track actual costs relative to budget and report status on a regular basis to ensure costs are in line with forecasts

Skills

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Vendor management

Project planning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Production Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Flowserve is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our manufacturing costing team. The candidate will estimate product costs from materials, labor, and subcontract expenses, review specifications, and update production routings to ensure accurate costing.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive cost estimation, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP ERP, Power BI, and Excel. Collaboration across departments is essential for cost optimization and process improvements.