Global Should Cost Engineer / Cost Modeling

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Join a global cost engineering team focused on delivering high-accuracy, bottom-up should-cost models for complex electronic assemblies, display technologies, camera modules, PCB assemblies, sensors, electromechanical parts, and precision components. The role provides an opportunity to influence sourcing decisions, validate supplier quotations, support commercial negotiations, and deliver engineering-backed cost transparency across major Asian manufacturing hubs. 

Global Should-Cost Engineer – Electronics and Precision Assemblies 

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end should-cost models for OLED, LTPO, LCD and AMOLED display modules, camera modules, sensor and PCB assemblies, electromechanical parts, plastics, castings, machined components, and stamped parts. 
• Prepare operation-wise, process-wise, and component-wise cost models covering raw materials, purchased parts, conversion costs, yield loss, scrap, rework, assembly, testing, inspection, calibration, logistics, overheads, SG&A, and supplier margins. 
• Cost and validate electronics and display manufacturing processes, including LTPO, LTPS and IGZO backplane processing, OLED RGB deposition, thin-film encapsulation, sensor integration, bonding, lamination, and final testing. 
• Perform SMT, PCB, FPC, sensor module, EMS, injection moulding, casting, CNC machining, sheet-metal, stamping, coating, and surface-treatment cost analysis. 
• Develop region-specific cost structures covering India, China, Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN manufacturing locations. 
• Evaluate regional labour, utility, energy, depreciation, capital absorption, supply-base pricing, and profit-margin factors.
• Conduct line-by-line validation of supplier quotations and identify cost inflation, hidden margins, and process inefficiencies. 
• Develop fact-based negotiation levers and support sourcing teams during RFQ, RFI, and commercial discussions.  manufacturing-process, and localisation opportunities.
• Document costing assumptions, data gaps, limitations, confidence levels, and risks associated with yield, volume ramp-up, technology maturity, and supplier process capability. 
• Prepare detailed Excel cost models, cost dashboards, executive one-page summaries, supplier comparisons, and delta analyses. 
• Maintain standardised should-cost templates, methodologies, and traceable documentation. 

Must-Have Skills

1. Strong experience in analytical, bottom-up should-cost modelling and manufacturing economics. 
2. Ability to interpret bills of materials, engineering drawings, manufacturing process flows, and supplier quotations. 
3. Advanced Excel modelling skills, including structured cost models, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis. 
4. Expertise in at least one mandatory domain: display technology, electronics and EMS costing, automotive or consumer electronics manufacturing, or pr ecision plastics and metal components. 
5. Experience working with suppliers across Asian manufacturing hubs. 
6. Knowledge of Incoterms, transfer pricing, foreign exchange impact, industry margins, and supplier benchmarking practices. 
7. Strong analytical, stakeholder communication, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 

Good-to-Have Skills

1. Experience working with automotive or electronics OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. 
2. Exposure to product teardown and competitive benchmarking studies. 
3. Experience in multi-country cost-engineering programmes. 
4. Knowledge of the display manufacturing and supply-chain ecosystem. 
5. MBA specialising in Operations or Supply Chain. 

Location

Chennai / Bengaluru, India

The role provides manufacturing coverage across India, China, Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Experience Range

8 to 15 years, depending on the Senior, Lead, or Principal level. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering. 
• MBA in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred. 

Certifications

No mandatory certification specified in the source JD.

Eligibility

• Relevant experience in should-cost modelling, cost engineering, supplier quotation validation, or manufacturing cost analysis. 
• Expertise in one or more relevant domains, including displays, electronics, EMS, automotive or consumer electronics, precision plastics, or metal components. 
• Experience engaging with suppliers located in Asian manufacturing regions. 
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with global sourcing, procurement, engineering, and cross-functional teams. 
• Willingness to work from Chennai or Bengaluru while supporting multi-country manufacturing coverage. 

Documents Required for Interview

The source JD does not specify mandatory interview documents. The following can be included according to the applicable recruitment process:

• Updated resume
• Government-issued photo identification

Key Success Measures

• Accuracy of should-cost models compared with negotiated supplier prices.
• Acceptance of cost models by procurement and business stakeholders.
• Cost reductions achieved through supplier negotiations.
• Quality, repeatability, and traceability of cost models. 

Unit-Level Asset

Relevant practice area: Electronics cost engineering, manufacturing engineering, sourcing optimisation, and product cost management.

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