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Cost Engineer

Cost Engineer

Smiths GroupGurugram, Haryana, India
30+ days ago
Job description

Duties :

  • Produce cost estimates for components and assemblies within the Smiths portfolio using the relevant software system (currently aPriori)
  • Contribute to benchmark market data used in the software system to ensure accuracy and relevance
  • Work with buyers and external suppliers to obtain Supplier Cost Breakdown data and ensure accuracy
  • Analyse Cost Breakdown data against cost to identify price negotiation opportunities and design improvements to reduce cost / price
  • Support NPI projects to suggest manufacturing best practice and ensure cost optimised designs are delivered to supply chain
  • Support supplier selection through best price source analysis
  • Facilitate Cost Reduction Workshops as required

Qualifications :

Technical Knowledge and Skills :

  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing process used within Smiths Supply Chain
  • Good knowledge of how Product Cost Structures are calculated and presented
  • Familiarity with Cost Estimation software / tools including aPriori
  • Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawings and Specifications
  • Ability to manipulate and interpret 3D Solid CAD Models
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills to interpret supplier data and identify opportunities
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Excel

    • Competencies and Abilities (Could include Leadership behaviors too) :

  • Strong self management and ability to work independently to meet timescales and objectives
  • The ability to provide robust and imaginative technical solutions to drive down costs in manufactured products
  • The ability to make effective timely decisions in a complex global market by sourcing and analysing critical information.
  • Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environments.
  • Adhere to any health safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self staff and visitors
  • Assertive resilient and welcomes change in a complex environment
  • Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others
  • Able to deliver well rounded complete solutions and present to peers / seniors after completion
  • Shows moral courage openness and honesty in all dealings

    • Education & Experience :

  • Degree level BSc in engineering as a minimum
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a supplier engaging role within automotive or aerospace industry
  • Previous Cost Estimation and modelling experience essential (although training will be given)
  • Familiarity with modelling software e.g. aPriori strongly desirable although excel based experience acceptable
  • Strong verbal and written communication with English as the language used within the global business.
  • Language skills in the local region an advantage
  • Flexibility and ability to travel worldwide (10-20% of work time)

    • Additional Information :

    We offer

    Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

    Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

    We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

    At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( Careers - Smiths Group plc)

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

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    Department / Functional Area : Procurement

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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