Job Description

Role:

Benchmarking Analyst Benchmarking Analyst is responsible for conducting competitive benchmarking, teardown analysis, technology assessment, and cost evaluation of automotive systems and components.
The role supports new product development, cost optimization, localization strategies, and technology road-mapping by analysing competitor vehicles, manufacturing processes, materials, supplier ecosystems, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities:

Benchmark competitor vehicles focusing on Automotive systems (Engine / Transmission / Platform)
Analyze system architectures, component specifications, functionality, and technology implementation.
Generate benchmarking insights highlighting competitive strengths, gaps, and opportunities.
Perform detailed cost benchmarking of automotive system and next-generation technologies.
Conduct cost analysis of standard parts and systems across competitor vehicles.
Establish and standardize the departmental costing process for new technologies, including methodology, assumptions, and data sources.
Estimate material, manufacturing, tooling, and assembly costs for parts.
Identify cost optimization opportunities for MSIL projects.
Track emerging automotive technologies and market trends.

Competencies Required:

Technical/Functional:

Strong understanding of passenger vehicle systems and subsystems.
Strong understanding of automotive components cost.
Knowledge of materials (metal, plastic, rubber, composites).
Understanding of manufacturing processes (Casting, forging, stamping, injection molding, machining, assembly).
Familiarity with vehicle systems architecture and system integration.
Strong understanding of new technologies, including: ✓ ADAS, Connectivity and High voltage components. ✓ New technology trends. ✓ Understanding of performance, regulatory, and safety requirements for automotive systems.
Hands‑on experience in costing (zero-based costing) and teardown benchmarking.
Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs, and system architectures.
Ability to organize, analyze, and present benchmarking data effectively.
Proficiency in UG/CAD, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

Behavioural:

Analytical Thinking, Teamwork & Collaboration, Agility, Creativity, Proactive Mindset, and Self driven Approach.

Specific Expertise for funtional area:

Automotive System Experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and standardize costing and technology data for benchmarking.
Ability to develop and establish structured costing and technology references for new or evolving benchmarks.