Job Description

Department : Product Development


Job Title : Cost Estimator


Functional Area : Cost Estimating


Reporting to : Supervisor - Cost Estimating


Team : IPTS (Powertrain) & Underbody

Education Qualification:

BE - (Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Polymer Science or equivalent qualification)

Professional Exposure:

Automobile OEM / Automotive Ancillaries (exposure to engine, related powertrain parts, Underbody commodities will be an edge). Hands on manufacturing and costing / purchase experience.

Skill & Knowledge requirement:

Good Communication Skills, Proactive attitude and problem-solving capabilities, Proficiency in computers especially MS Excel & PowerPoint.

Job Preference:

Female candidates are preferred



Commodity estimation knowledge for Electrified Powertrain & Installations and Underbody systems commodities (Engine and Motor Cooling, Exhaust System, Mounting System, Thermal System, Brakes, Ally wheels, Shock Absorber, Axles, Drive shaft, EPAS, Transmission, Transfer case etc all associated parts and application parts). Exposure to Thermal Management System Commodities for EV like CVTMS (Compact Vehicle Thermal Management system, E-Drive, Air suspensions, OHX (Outside Heat Exchanger), HPBAM (Heat Pump Bundle Accumulator Module) etc.. would be considered as an edge. 3~8 years of overall experience with minimum 1 year of PD experience in EV commodities preferred. Demonstrate a solid understanding of business concepts and critical thinking skills. To do the Competitive / Benchmarking Analysis of the Commodities & give recommendations on cost reduction ideas. Cost Gap Analysis and support Purchase function during supplier negotiations. New Program Target Setting & Estimation support through Forward Model Costing and Coordination role. Financial Analysis (Payback, Business Case etc) of the proposed localization / cost reduction actions & recommendation on the financial viability of the proposals. Identify additional cost reduction actions along with Engineering / Purchase teams. Preferred exposure to ED&T, CAPEX, Should Cost and tooling manufacturing costing. * Monitor for cost and investment changes that affects various Engineering Changes for new & running programs