Cost Engineer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Cost Engineer – Body to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job : 48686

Position Type: Full-time with HCLTech

• Work experience in manufacturing, production, quality, process expertise and costing Field
• Expertise in Injection molding, Cost estimation, automotive exterior parts.
• Knowledge in Injection molding, sealing, Exterior Trims, Tooling and Fixtures

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering or manufacturing
• Manufacturing processes knowledge in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and tooling costs for automotive components.

• Provide Engineering with support during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost)
• Release cost engineering estimate by reference or through bottom-up analysis during development phase up to contract milestones

• SHOULD COST CALCULATION through bottom-up approach for new & modified purchased components (variable & supplier tooling) to support Project Team business cases (Initiatives, Product Actions, Feasibility studies and others)
• Provide purchasing support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of supplier’s price breakdown detail

• Evaluate engineering changes to establish technical cost for the change and identify the cost drivers for variable and supplier tooling
• Collaborate component technical solution cost drivers with suppliers for variable cost & tooling

• Periodic Supplier visits to maintain & improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best practices
• Identify potential cost optimization opportunities and support company technical cost reduction activities
• Provide global component cost comparison analysis by working with the Project Cost Engineering community
• Develop the cost structure for component standardization plans
• Identify opportunities from benchmarking, innovation technologies, best countries

• Interpersonal skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Business.
• Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.

• Required Automotive industry experience.
• Automotive cost reduction/ Should cost experience.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.

• Pay Range Minimum: $35.71 per hour
• Pay Range Maximum: $42.13 per hour

HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to  for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program;

401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries.

We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.