Costing Engineer - Seat & Soft Trims

About the role

A2MAC1 India PVT Ltd is hiring a Costing Engineer for seat and soft trim systems. The role covers product cost calculation, cost optimisation and target costing, working with OEMs and suppliers during new product development and reporting to management.

Key responsibilities

• Complete and report analysis reports according to customer requirements.
• Research and investigate cost and technical parameters.
• Execute product cost calculations and propose cost optimisation ideas or target costs.
• Coordinate timely with stakeholders to solve problems and ensure project delivery.
• Generate technical insight reports, costing calculations and reports, and DtC/VAVE ideas as assigned by the manager.

Required profile

• More than 2 to 5 years of experience in Product Development, Cost Engineering, Purchasing, SQE/STA, Lean Manufacturing or Value Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical, electronics, industrial engineering or a related field.
• English written and spoken; overseas study experience is a plus.
• Good communication skills, teamwork spirit, strong adaptability and flexibility.

Required skills

• Seat systems: seat assemblies, frames, foam, trim covers, headrests, armrests, tracks, recliners, adjusters, lumbar systems, heating/ventilation/massage features, seat electronics.
• Soft trim systems: headliner, carpet, luggage trim, package tray, interior garnishes, acoustic and NVH components.
• Manufacturing technologies such as metal stamping, welding, PU processing, sewing, injection moulding, die casting, thermoforming, lamination, IMD/IML, hydrographics and assembly processes.
• BOM cost calculation and VAVE experience from supplier chain, materials and manufacturing process.