Cost Engineer

Segula Technologies

The Cost Engineer is responsible for end-to-end cost es ma on, benchmarking, supplier quote evalua on, nego a on support, and cost op miza on of automo ve components across assigned commodi es. The role works cross-func onally with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, and Suppliers to ensure compe ve and op mized product cost throughout the lifecycle. Commodity Focus: Sea ng System / Interior / Exterior / Hard Trims / So Trims / Plas cs / Glazing / Instrument Panel (IP) / Center Console / Door Trim

Cost Estimaton & Breakdown Prepare detailed should-cost models using: Raw material costng (PP, ABS, PC, steel, aluminum, foam, fabric, glass, etc.) Process cos ng (Injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, stamping, welding, pain ng, assembly) Tooling cost (Molds, dies, fixtures, jigs) Overhead & margin modeling Conduct weight-based and feature-based cost calcula ons using CAD data. Use 3D models in Siemens NX for: Volume calculaton Thickness study Feature complexity assessment Maintain cost databases and commodity benchmarks.

Supplier Quote Analysis Analyze supplier RFQ submissions. Compare: Material price variance Process assump ons Cycle time Tool amortization Localization benefits Prepare gap analysis between: Supplier quote vs Should cost Present findings to procurement for nego a on strategy. Negotiation & Procurement Support Provide cost breakdown logic during supplier negociations