The Cost Engineer is responsible for end-to-end cost esƟmaƟon, benchmarking, supplier quote evaluaƟon, negoƟaƟon support, and cost opƟmizaƟon of automoƟve components across assigned commodiƟes. The role works cross-funcƟonally with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, and Suppliers to ensure compeƟƟve and opƟmized product cost throughout the lifecycle. Commodity Focus: SeaƟng System / Interior / Exterior / Hard Trims / SoŌ Trims / PlasƟcs / Glazing / Instrument Panel (IP) / Center Console / Door Trim
Cost Estimaton & Breakdown Prepare detailed should-cost models using: Raw material costng (PP, ABS, PC, steel, aluminum, foam, fabric, glass, etc.) Process cosƟng (Injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, stamping, welding, painƟng, assembly) Tooling cost (Molds, dies, fixtures, jigs) Overhead & margin modeling Conduct weight-based and feature-based cost calculaƟons using CAD data. Use 3D models in Siemens NX for: Volume calculaton Thickness study Feature complexity assessment Maintain cost databases and commodity benchmarks.
Supplier Quote Analysis Analyze supplier RFQ submissions. Compare: Material price variance Process assumpƟons Cycle time Tool amortization Localization benefits Prepare gap analysis between: Supplier quote vs Should cost Present findings to procurement for negoƟaƟon strategy. ʥ Negotiation & Procurement Support Provide cost breakdown logic during supplier negociations
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