Associate Technical Leader (Cost Engineering & Should-Cost Analysis)

Designation: Associate Technical Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform should-cost analysis of engine components using aPriori and Excel-based costing tools within the defined project scope.
• Ensure all in-scope components are accurately costed, reviewed, and validated.
• Develop and maintain costing templates, databases, and estimation tools to support cost engineering activities.
• Deliver detailed costing outputs with documented assumptions, data sources, methodologies, and cost drivers.
• Provide recommendations on alternative manufacturing processes, materials, and design features based on commercial feasibility.
• Maintain complete documentation and supporting data for all cost calculations and cost models.
• Gather, analyze, and maintain cost data to improve estimation accuracy and consistency.
• Drive continuous improvement of costing methodologies, assumptions, and calculation standards.
• Customize and validate aPriori VPE models, including manufacturing process configurations, in line with project requirements.
• Support engineering, sourcing, and program teams with cost-related analyses and queries.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10–12 years of experience in product-level cost estimation, should-cost analysis, or cost engineering.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing cost analysis and cost structure evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency in aPriori software for cost modeling and estimation.
• Working knowledge of Creo for component review and manufacturability assessment.
• In-depth understanding of cost drivers, manufacturing processes, and commercial feasibility evaluations.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of diesel engine systems and engine components.
• Expertise in casting manufacturing processes and cost estimation.
• Experience supporting cost optimization, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of machining, forging, and fabrication processes would be an added advantage.