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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
The Cost Engineer will lead cost engineering activities, utilizing cost methodologies and software, collaborating with various teams to target cost reductions and maintain data on materials and processes.
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Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0084100

Date Posted:

2025-03-24

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Business Information:

“The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning.”

Your responsibilities

  • Lead all activities related to cost engineering within the assigned scope of work.

  • Utilize cost methodologies, tools and appropriate software models and provide expert knowledge in cost analysis, manufacturing processes, material/supplier comparison etc.

  • Work proactively towards cost target objectives and sourcing strategy in collaboration with Strategic Buyers, Category Managers, NPI Teams and R&D.

  • Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through cost analysis review for new as well as existing parts/products

  • Maintain reliable and accurate data related to raw materials, processes, machines, labor rates etc. relevant to the scope of work

  • Requires knowledge of at least one Cost estimation software’s such as “aPriori”, PCS/PCM-Team Center, DFMA and SEER Tool-Galorath”

  • Analyze supplier manufacturing process, infrastructure and quotes and provide arguments with data to aid communication with suppliers and customers and achieve cost optimization.

  • Support supplier meetings and negotiations to challenge prices and aim for cost reductions to meet target costs

  • Support and utilize experience to aid best practice in the supplier process in conjunction with buyers

  • Take end to end responsibility for the full scope interacting with all internal and external stakeholders as required.

  • Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical & Electronics / Production/Material Sciences Engineering, master’s degree is a plus.

  • 7 to 10 years in similar industry or automobile or aero space

  • Deep understanding of various cost models viz. Should Costing, Directional Costing, Linear Performance Pricing, Price History, Benchmarking etc.

  • Knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and components and ability to evaluate and analyses associated costs.

  • Work exposure to different supply regions such as China, India, Europe and US

  • Good experience in Supplier assessments, workshops and negotiations

  • Exposure to Design for Manufacturing would be an advantage

  • Ability to coordinate with cross functional and cross geographical teams, Flexibility to travel min 10%.

  • Excellent Analytical and communication skills

  • Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.

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Top Skills

Apriori
Dfma
Pcs/Pcm-Team Center
Seer Tool-Galorath

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