Plan and construct cost / price estimates of various parts, assemblies and systems in support to Procurement and Engineering organisations Understand technology, manufacturing process, and supply chain cost drivers Perform cost driver, breakdown, and benchmark analyses, by analysing product requirements and specifications with Engineering Structure large sets of data in a format that is easy to leverage Participate to supplier visits, identify cost reduction potential from a design, manufacturing, supply chain point of view, make recommendations Collect high amount of data to perform should costing analyses at part and assembly levels Adopt a Total Cost of Ownership approach while estimating the cost of parts and assemblies, including cost of manufacturing, supplier supply chain, transportation, taxation, mark ups, over consumption, risks, manufacturing inefficiencies, etc. Analyse and quantify economical implications of client requirements onto the design and manufacturability of some parts and assemblies Participate to multi-functional workshops, particularly with Engineering and Methods, aiming at identifying cost reduction initiatives, through Design to Cost, Design to Manufacturing and Design to Value Prepare negotiation dossiers with the Procurement organisation, and prepare business cases Analyse complex systems from CAD, prototypes and on the shop floor
The candidate shall be able to demonstrate
At least 3 years of professional experience in a Costing function, preferably within the transportation industry Abilities to work across functions, and in teams Track record of successful benchmark, or should cost induced negotiations, and/or supply cost improvement initiatives Abilities to challenge the status quo, at fast pace Strong organization skills
Desired Skills:
Good communication in English (oral & written) & Interpersonal skills
Customer focus - ability to build and develop customer & supplier relationships
