Costing Engineer

Job Title: Costing Engineer Should Costing & VA/VE (Contract)

Location: Jaipur (Client Site)

Engagement Type: Contract 6 Months (On-site Deployment)

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Costing Engineers to be deployed at a client location in Jaipur for a short-term, high-impact engagement. The role focuses on should cost estimation and Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects across automotive components.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in manufacturing cost breakdowns, process-based costing, and cost reduction initiatives, and will be comfortable working directly with client engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

Perform should cost estimation for automotive components

Develop detailed cost breakdowns for processes such as:

o Casting, Forging, Machining

o Injection Moulding

o Sheet Metal / Fabrication / Stamping

o PCBs and electro-mechanical assemblies

Execute VA/VE workshops and analyses to identify cost reduction opportunities

Analyse material, process, labour, overhead, tooling, and yield losses as cost drivers

Conduct what-if scenarios and sensitivity analysis to support sourcing and negotiation

Benchmark supplier quotes against should-cost models and highlight gaps

Work closely with client design, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams

Document assumptions, methodologies, and findings in structured cost reports

Present cost insights and VA/VE recommendations to client stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's/master's degree in mechanical / electrical / Electronic Engineering

1 - 3 years of experience in:

o Should costing / cost engineering

o VA/VE or teardown-based costing projects

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers

Hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced costing sheets, scenarios)

Ability to work independently at client location with minimal supervision

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills

Good communication skills for client-facing interactions

Engagement Details

Duration: 6 Months

Work Mode: On-site at client location (Jaipur)

Start: Immediate / Short notice preferred

Reporting: ASI project manager with day-to-day coordination with client team

Ideal Candidate Profile

Comfortable working in time-bound, delivery-focused projects

Prior experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments

Exposure to supplier negotiations, sourcing, or teardown projects is a plus

Strong ownership mindset and attention to details.