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Our Client, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality stainless-steel kitchenware, sheet metal products, and industrial components. With a strong legacy of innovation and manufacturing excellence, we cater to both domestic and global markets.

We are looking for a competent and detail-driven Costing Engineer Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry preferably sheet metal. The role focuses on accurate costing of components and assemblies made from stainless steel and other materials, ensuring competitive pricing and cost control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates for sheet metal parts and assemblies.
• Evaluate raw materials, laser cutting, bending, welding, powder coating, and assembly, punching, deep drawing, TIG welding, buffing/polishing costs.
• Collaborate closely with production, procurement/purchase and design teams for costing inputs and feasibility analysis.
• Analyse cost variances and suggest cost optimization strategies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for material pricing and rate negotiations.
• Support the sales team by providing costing details for RFQs and pricing decisions. Maintain and update costing records using ERP tools.
• Assist in budgeting and pricing strategies for new and existing products.

Qualifications and Skills:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in costing within the sheet metal/stainless steel manufacturing domain.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop floor operations.
• Experience with costing software and MS Excel
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and coordination skills.
• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings (AutoCAD/SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of fabrication processes shearing, punching, bending, welding, powder coating.
• Good negotiation and vendor management skills.

Pre-production

Prepare the ideal work place layout and ensure adherence to the standardised methods and layouts

Take up discrepancies in the sewing operations with TO-Hong Kong REFA for resolution.

Identify potential over consumption of accessories and estimate the same.

Arrive at the Standard Minute Value (SMV) from first principles using GSD software

Line Balancing

Coordinate with the Group leaders and allocate SMOs/machines appropriately to various operations, maintain optimum WIP flow between operations, as well as clear bottlenecks.

Loading Plan

Give feedback on the loading plan to Shift Managers and concerned people in planning, as well as maintain efficiency in the assigned lines as per plan, so as to maintain the overall factory efficiency as per plan.

Style Overlap

Plan and schedule style overlaps in coordination with Group leaders, as well as allocate work effectively, so as to have a minimal drop in efficiency during style changes.

Prepare the Work Distribution Plan & the Work Flow Charts, as well as plan the machine set-up along with the Group, so as to achieve the required through put time

Pilot Study for new styles

Conduct pilot studies to identify and document variations against the Article Description, so as to minimise bottlenecks during bulk production.

Submit the First Commission Report, identifying the process bottlenecks (critical operations, sewing methods, work aids), so as to minimise the occurrence of related issues during bulk production.

Training and development

Operator Improvement

Observe, improve and monitor the sewing method of the operators according to the AD, ensure that they follow the correct method and improve their performance, as well as suggest new work aids, so as to improve overall efficiency of the production floor.

Multi-skilling

Identify operators and train them in coordination with the Group leaders on various operations (Multi-Skilling), so as to facilitate line balancing.

Projects:

Take up additional projects to improve operational processes as and when required by the organisation

Reports

Prepare various reports viz. Work Distribution Plan, Pilot Study Report, Work Flow Charts, Monthly Operational Performance Report etc. to facilitate decision making.

To ensure that 5S is maintained in their work places and the zones allotted to them so as to uphold 5S culture in the organization.

Perform additional duties commensurate with the current role, as and when requested by management

• 6 - 10 years’ experience in Oracle EBS (Techno-Functional)
• Experience in implementation, Support, and upgrade projects
• Experience at least in 2 R12.2 upgrade projects.
• Experience in Oracle EBS R12.2.7 or Higher versions of R12.
• Strong knowledge in SQL/PLSQL, Reports, Forms, and workflow. OAF is added advantage.
• At least 40% functional knowledge in SCM and Manufacturing (Modules: PO, OM, INV, WIP, BOM, Quality and Engineering)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills