Kone is Hiring | Cost Engineer | BE/ BTech in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Production/ Industrial/ Mechatronics Engineering |

Position – Cost Engineer
Kone
Location – Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Description

• Should Cost Analysis of new and existing components of global and local KONE products utilizing aPriori and other selected costing methods and tools.
• Plan Should Cost Analysis cases together with team members and case owners from KONE Sourcing, Technology & Innovation and other functions.
• Request and acquire data for the cases from a cross-functional team including all needed design data, supply chain related information, visit supplier and in-house factories when necessary to collect information about manufacturing process, etc.
• Work as a team to perform Should Cost Analysis utilizing best practices, tools and methods, and best available information. Create reports and communicate results and conclusions of the analysis in a clear and professional manner.
• Organize reviews of the cost analysis with the case participants.
• When requested, participate in actions to utilize the results of the Should Cost Analysis, including participating in supplier negotiations with Sourcing, design reviews with Technology & Innovation teams, etc.
• Participate in development of new Should Cost Analysis methods, tools and processes, and in calibration of Should Costing assumptions e.g. by doing time studies and other information gathering at supplier and in-house factories.

Primary Skills

• Deep knowledge of sheet metal / machining / plastics / PCBA / wire harness etc. manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of product cost analysis concepts and cost Understanding of mechanical / electrical design principles and methods.
• Motivation to work in agile, cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Good communication skills to work with cross-functional teams like Sourcing / Design / Quality / Suppliers are a must.

Secondary Skills

• aPriori (or other) product cost management software experience preferred. Proficient in MS Office. Organized, team player and self-motivated.

Education and Experience

• BE-Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Production / Industrial / Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3 years and above experience on product costing.

You will Enjoy this position:

• If you possess good analytical skills.
• If your interest leans towards ‘How a product is Made’?
• If you have manufacturing competence and want to be a part of a global R&D team.