Job Description

Tasks


Knowledge, Skills & Experience


Qualification
B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical/Automobile/Production)

Experience
Minimum 4-5 years of automotive experience in the following job titles:


Cost engineering

Sourcing with estimation knowledge

New product development with process knowledge.



Knowledge, Skill & abilities
Essential Knowledge:


Hands on Experience in Zero based costing of pipes & hoses, rubber parts Proto cost estimation & Supplier development costing Experience in cost estimation of metal pipes, connectors, Nylon hoses, plastic pipes Updated market knowledge on RM rates, Grades and suppliers. Experience in MHR Calculation Good knowledge of in-house / Supplier assembly process, MHR, Cycle time estimation and testing requirements Should have a knowledge in tool / fixture cost estimation Should be cost conscious and have the drive of VAVE ideas generation
Essential Skills:


Good analytical skill Good Negotiation & Convincing skills Excellent Interpersonal and presentation skills Good communication Skill (oral / Written) Teamwork, Flexibility & Willing to work in challenging environment


Attitude & Disposition
Should have basic instinct to prove the calculation with proper basics, detailed Process backup etc... Winning attitude Assertive Co-worker collaboration, flexibility to adapt changes. Continuous instinct to challenge, learn and improve. Commitment adherence.

Others
Should have hands on experience in MS office (Excel & PowerPoint). Should have interest to learn new calculation methods & related software tools and new commodities Willing to travel German language proficiency is an advantage




Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for REC calculation for all pipes & hoses parts of Trucks & Buses (Nylon hose, Metal pipes, Rubber hose, HVAC Lines, Brake hoses, Clutch hoses, Fuel lines) Define cost effective process for manufacturing various types of pipes & hoses. Variant reduction by communizing the parts & BOP parts like connector, valves communization Prepare quick estimation tools & maintain updated input factor Collect standard parts catalogue & maintain updated price list Cost Evaluation of change request & DTT Idea Generation during Project Negotiation leverage identification in RM, Process & Others Responsible for delivering on site support to procurement & R&D Support procurement to enable successful negotiation with suppliers Analyzing and reporting the exact cost gap between REC and supplier quote during the time of awarding Estimation, Validation and negotiation of supplier development and testing cost Responsible for shared service support like costing, benchmarking to Daimler group companies globally Responsible for evaluating the cost impact for change management process Monitor and update calculation input factor like RM rates, MHR rates every year for the respective aggregate and commodity in calculation data base


Knowledge, Skills & Experience


Qualification
B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical/Automobile/Production)

Experience
Minimum 4-5 years of automotive experience in the following job titles:


Cost engineering

Sourcing with estimation knowledge

New product development with process knowledge.



Knowledge, Skill & abilities
Essential Knowledge:


Hands on Experience in Zero based costing of pipes & hoses, rubber parts Proto cost estimation & Supplier development costing Experience in cost estimation of metal pipes, connectors, Nylon hoses, plastic pipes Updated market knowledge on RM rates, Grades and suppliers. Experience in MHR Calculation Good knowledge of in-house / Supplier assembly process, MHR, Cycle time estimation and testing requirements Should have a knowledge in tool / fixture cost estimation Should be cost conscious and have the drive of VAVE ideas generation
Essential Skills:


Good analytical skill Good Negotiation & Convincing skills Excellent Interpersonal and presentation skills Good communication Skill (oral / Written) Teamwork, Flexibility & Willing to work in challenging environment


Attitude & Disposition
Should have basic instinct to prove the calculation with proper basics, detailed Process backup etc... Winning attitude Assertive Co-worker collaboration, flexibility to adapt changes. Continuous instinct to challenge, learn and improve. Commitment adherence.

Others
Should have hands on experience in MS office (Excel & PowerPoint). Should have interest to learn new calculation methods & related software tools and new commodities Willing to travel German language proficiency is an advantage




Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for REC calculation for all pipes & hoses parts of Trucks & Buses (Nylon hose, Metal pipes, Rubber hose, HVAC Lines, Brake hoses, Clutch hoses, Fuel lines) Define cost effective process for manufacturing various types of pipes & hoses. Variant reduction by communizing the parts & BOP parts like connector, valves communization Prepare quick estimation tools & maintain updated input factor Collect standard parts catalogue & maintain updated price list Cost Evaluation of change request & DTT Idea Generation during Project Negotiation leverage identification in RM, Process & Others Responsible for delivering on site support to procurement & R&D Support procurement to enable successful negotiation with suppliers Analyzing and reporting the exact cost gap between REC and supplier quote during the time of awarding Estimation, Validation and negotiation of supplier development and testing cost Responsible for shared service support like costing, benchmarking to Daimler group companies globally Responsible for evaluating the cost impact for change management process Monitor and update calculation input factor like RM rates, MHR rates every year for the respective aggregate and commodity in calculation data base

Job number:
2725
Publication period:
10/06/2025 - 10/06/2025
Location:
Chennai
Organization:
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited
Job Category:
Finance/Controlling
Working hours:
Full time
To Location: Chennai, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles India Private Limited

Contact


killivalavan

Email: killivalavan.m@daimlertruck.com