About this role
The team is seeking a Costing Engineer specializing in Jigs & Fixtures to manage the financial estimation of specialized tooling for electronic assembly lines. This role is crucial for analyzing technical drawings, calculating manufacturing costs for custom parts, and budgeting for complex automation components. The primary goal is to deliver accurate 'Should-Cost' models that ensure high-quality assembly solutions are achieved within budget constraints.
Key Responsibilities:
- Component & Material Estimation:
- Calculate costs for metallic (Al, SS) and non-metallic (ESD plastics, Delrin) parts by evaluating material weight, machining cycles (CNC/VMC), and finishing processes.
- Source and maintain price benchmarks for mechanical items such as bearings and linear rails, pneumatic components like cylinders and valves, automation parts including PLCs and sensors, and electrical items such as switches and connectors.
- Assembly & Validation Costing:
- Estimate man-hours for mechanical assembly, pneumatic plumbing, and electrical wiring.
- Factor in costs for fixture testing, calibration, and validation runs.
- Strategic Financial Analysis:
- Conduct Make vs. Buy analyses for custom fixture components.
- Perform Value Engineering (VA/VE) to suggest lower-cost alternatives for non-critical parts without compromising on precision or safety.
- Maintain a live database of vendor quotes and historical cost data.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Production Engineering.
- Experience: 3-5 years in costing, specifically within high-precision tooling or electronics assembly.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel (Macro/Pivot tables) and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle). Ability to view and measure parts using CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD).
- Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of milling, turning, grinding, and surface treatments.
Experience Line:
- The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience in costing within the electronics assembly sector.
What we offer:
- A dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions.
- A chance to contribute to high-impact projects in the field of electronic assembly.
Applications are read by our talent team, usually within two working days.
If you look like a fit we will call you, and you will hear from us either way.