Senior Technical Lead - Component Cost & Quality

HCL Technologies Limited; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boothroyd, SEER Galorath in the USA seeks a Senior Technical Lead to drive component cost estimation using Boothroyd and SEER Galorath methodologies. You will lead a small cost-estimation team, coordinate with engineering, purchasing, and program management, and ensure robust models across multiple projects.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior staff, data-driven decision support, and the delivery of actionable insights to optimize costs and competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in component cost estimation methodologies, boothroyd and seer galorath.
• Strong analytical skills to estimate costs and analyze cost data.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present cost estimation findings.
• Leadership abilities to lead a team and provide guidance to junior members.
• Problem-solving skills to identify cost optimization opportunities and drive efficiency in cost estimation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the component cost estimation team in utilizing boothroyd and seer galorath methodologies.
• Analyze and estimate costs associated with various components in a project to support decision-making and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for accurate cost estimations.
• Develop and maintain cost estimation models and databases for future reference and analysis.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to enhance their skills in component cost estimation.

Skills

Boothroyd cost estimation

SEER Galorath methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Technical Lead Boothroyd, SEER Galorath (118907)

Requisition ID118907-Posted10/01/2026

Role : Field Quality and Supplier Quality Engineering

Location : USA

Positions : 1 (8 to 12 years experience)

• Perform field failure analysis on parts identified by customer
• Verify correctness of quality issue
• Perform RCA on the identified part or related part
• Find immediate countermeasure to manage line
• Hands on segregation and measurement of on-hold parts
• Identify countermeasure for permanent resolution
• Good understanding of GD&T and associated metrology and measurement techniques
• Understanding of RCA methods and 7QC tools
• Hands on experience in metrology and understanding of part manufacturing processes, specifically machining and sheet metal
• Knowledge on electronic parts qualification and incoming part approval process

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the component cost estimation team in utilizing boothroyd and seer galorath methodologies.
2. Analyze and estimate costs associated with various components in a project to support decision-making and cost optimization.
3. Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather necessary data and insights for accurate cost estimations.
4. Develop and maintain cost estimation models and databases for future reference and analysis.
5. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to enhance their skills in component cost estimation.

Skill Requirements

1. Proficiency in component cost estimation methodologies, particularly boothroyd and seer galorath.
2. Strong analytical skills to accurately estimate costs and analyze cost data.
3. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and present cost estimation findings.
4. Leadership abilities to lead a team and provide guidance to junior members.
5. Problem-solving skills to identify cost optimization opportunities and drive efficiency in cost estimation processes.

Other Requirements

1.Certification in Component Cost Estimation methodologies is a plus.