Costing Manager - Automotive Lead product and manufacturing cost estimation for automotive components and systems
- Develop should-cost models and support RFQs, pricing, and commercial negotiations
- Work closely with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams during product development
- Analyze BOMs, tooling costs, manufacturing processes, and overhead structures
- Drive cost reduction initiatives across lifecycle stages
- Support profitability analysis, margin improvement, and business case development
- Track actual vs. estimated costs and recommend corrective actions
- Support audits, cost reviews, and customer negotiations
Key Skills:- Automotive Costing & Pricing
- BOM & Manufacturing Cost Analysis
- RFQ & Commercial Evaluation
- Financial Modeling & Margin Analysis
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Advanced Excel / SAP / Costing Tools
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