Location
Pune | India
Job description
Job Title
Cost Engineer II
Job Description Vanderlande's Supply Chain Center North America (SCC NA) is responsible for the procurement/manufacturing of equipment & services related to the installation of automated distribution centers and airport baggage handling systems in North America.
As a Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying cost savings opportunities, leading cost down initiatives, and maintaining/updating cost records (for use by the Sales Team). You will work directly with Sales Engineers, Sourcing Managers, R&D engineers, and our Manufacturing team.
Job Duties And Responsibilities - Drive cost saving initiatives based on your analysis of supply plans, cost history, and 'total installed costs'
- Manage the implementation of your cost savings initiatives and ensure that all associated groups implement the required changes
- Update costs in our cost database by analyzing spend reports, supplier data, market trends and Vanderlande Product Data Books
- Create cost records for brand new equipment – this will require an understanding of the mechanical and electrical equipment needed to build and install our systems
- Perform should cost analysis of current and proposed designs
- Review costs, gather data, and analyze the manufacturing times/costs within our Factory
- Prepare presentation materials for pricing meetings
- Create process maps for existing processes
- Design and implement (new and improved) processes
- Review, manage, and update cost data in the ERP system (JD Edwards)
Vanderlande's Supply Chain Center North America (SCC NA) is responsible for the procurement/manufacturing of equipment & services related to the installation of automated distribution centers and airport baggage handling systems in North America.
As a Cost Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying cost savings opportunities, leading cost down initiatives, and maintaining/updating cost records (for use by the Sales Team). You will work directly with Sales Engineers, Sourcing Managers, R&D engineers, and our Manufacturing team.
Job Duties And Responsibilities - Drive cost saving initiatives based on your analysis of supply plans, cost history, and 'total installed costs'
- Manage the implementation of your cost savings initiatives and ensure that all associated groups implement the required changes
- Update costs in our cost database by analyzing spend reports, supplier data, market trends and Vanderlande Product Data Books
- Create cost records for brand new equipment – this will require an understanding of the mechanical and electrical equipment needed to build and install our systems
- Perform should cost analysis of current and proposed designs
- Review costs, gather data, and analyze the manufacturing times/costs within our Factory
- Prepare presentation materials for pricing meetings
- Create process maps for existing processes
- Design and implement (new and improved) processes
- Review, manage, and update cost data in the ERP system (JD Edwards)
Required Education And Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with developing and managing pricing or cost estimating
- Experience with Manufacturing and Supply Chain processes
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with the material handling industry
- Experience with logistical processes and system design
- Supervisory or leadership experience
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies) - Expert level Excel Skills - Required
- Familiarity with Sheet Metal Manufacturing, Machining, Welding, Injection Molding, Casting, Extrusions, Panel Wiring, etc. - Preferred
- Hands on experience building/working on mechanical/electrical equipment (as a hobby or professionally) - Preferred
- Intermediate skills with programing (VBA, SQL, Python) - Preferred
- Basic knowledge of databases
- Basic knowledge of 3D Modeling and design
- Strong networking skills to build constructive cross-functional relationships with an international team
- Works well in multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to read and understand Engineering Terminology.
- Ability to lead change in a dynamic environment
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position
Travel This position may require domestic and international travel up to 5%.
Supervisory Responsibility None
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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