Cost Engineer

Hitachi Energy

Chennai, India

#JID3-144437

Position summary

date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

How you'll make an impact

  • Lead all activities related to cost engineering within the assigned scope of work.

  • Utilize cost methodologies, tools and appropriate software models and provide expert knowledge in cost analysis, manufacturing processes, material/supplier comparison etc.

  • Work proactively towards cost target objectives and sourcing strategy in collaboration with Strategic Buyers, Category Managers, NPI Teams and R&D.

  • Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through cost analysis review for new as well as existing parts/products

  • Maintain reliable and accurate data related to raw materials, processes, machines, labor rates etc. relevant to the scope of work

  • Requires knowledge of at least one Cost estimation software's such as "aPriori", PCS/PCM-Team Center, DFMA and SEER Tool-Galorath"

  • Analyze supplier manufacturing process, infrastructure and quotes and provide arguments with data to aid communication with suppliers and customers and achieve cost optimization.

  • Support supplier meetings and negotiations to challenge prices and aim for cost reductions to meet target costs

  • Support and utilize experience to aid best practice in the supplier process in conjunction with buyers

  • Take end to end responsibility for the full scope interacting with all internal and external stakeholders as required.

  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical/ electrical & Electronics / Production/Material Sciences Engineering, master's degree is a plus.

  • 7 to 10 years in similar industry or automobile or aero space

  • Deep understanding of various cost models viz. Should Costing, Directional Costing, Linear Performance Pricing, Price History, Benchmarking etc.

  • Knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and components and ability to evaluate and analyses associated costs.

  • Work exposure to different supply regions such as China, India, Europe and US

  • Good experience in Supplier assessments, workshops and negotiations

  • Exposure to Design for Manufacturing would be an advantage

  • Ability to coordinate with cross functional and cross geographical teams, Flexibility to travel min 10%.

  • Excellent Analytical and communication skills

  • Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.

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