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As the Costing Engineer you will provide cost estimates, analyze and compare costs for the goods that are provided by the supply chain. Collect and analyze data and information in order to estimate costs associated with manufacturing and/or buying a product. Work proactively towards cost target objectives in collaboration with other stakeholders. Job holders in this role may take responsibility for a limited number of categories.
Job Responsibility:
Determine cost estimate targets during the design and development process, recommending cost effective solutions
Gather proposals, specifications and related documents and liaise with stakeholders in order to convert specifications to cost estimates for new and current products
Utilize costing methodologies, tools, appropriate software models and packages to prepare and maintain reliable and accurate data
Assess cost effectiveness of products and track actual costs relative to estimates and report status on a regular basis to ensure costs are in line with estimates / forecasts
Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through various cost analysis activities like Should Cost, LPP etc
Support all activities in cost estimating and take a proactive approach towards improvements
Liaise with stakeholders and support management decisions by providing appropriate cost information and data
Provide cost estimates during change process and advise on cost impact of changes
Work with stakeholders to ensure estimates are accurate and to make appropriate adjustments and resolve issues
Analyze supplier quotes and provide information and data, which aids communications with suppliers and customers and achieves cost optimization