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Automotive Cost Engineering Specialist | Should Costing | Design-to-Cost | Benchmarking | Driving Cost Efficiency in Manufacturing

About

Competent technical professional with 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Feasibility study, Process Design & Development, VAVE, Should costing, Benchmarking, Sourcing, New Product Development, Vendor Management, APQP & PPAP. • Expertise in Stamping, Plating, Insert Molding, Injection molding, Multi slide, Project costing and Progressive Tools. Adroit in managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting set deadlines. • Worked on cost estimation of 2 Wheeler,3W,4W,for identifying potential cost reduction ideas and provided proposals for cost saving by benchmarking with competitor vehicle. • Developing cost models to determine manufacturing costs for various manufacturing processes like Stamping, Reel to reel Plating, Injection molding, Insert molding, forging & casting. • Review of proposed product designs for DFM, reliability, costs & supplier capabilities. • Working closely with suppliers to drive resolution of all manufacturing feasibility requirements. • Pro-active in taking initiatives and actively participating in cross functional team discussions. • Strong Communications and organizational skills. • Skilled in Should costing, Sourcing, Make or buy decision, Negotiation, New Product Development , Manufacturing Process Development, • Take make or buy decision on process & tooling for all new projects. • Having Strong proficiency in manufacturing feasibility study during RFQ stage. • Generating new concepts by keeping the various manufacturing process in mind. Leading manufacturing & development timelines of suppliers including timely review of development for gauges/fixtures/tools & ensuring to meet the timelines at each milestones of project & assuring smooth transition into mass production. A sound understanding on the financial aspects of business, with a high focus on costing, budgeting & estimation for new business analysis.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude

gemini

openai

Work experience

Deputy Manager at TVS Motor Company, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Assistant Manager at Montra Electric, May 2023 - Jul 2023 · 3 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Driving Competitive Pricing | Commercial Strategy | EV Three-Wheeler Industry As a commercial professional in the EV three-wheeler industry, I specialize in aligning component pricing with market standards to ensure cost competitiveness and business growth. With a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, vendor negotiations, and cost structures, I work towards optimizing pricing strategies while maintaining quality and performance. My role involves market analysis, cost benchmarking, and collaboration with suppliers to achieve the best value in line with evolving industry trends. By balancing cost efficiency with innovation, I contribute to making EV mobility more accessible and sustainable. I am always eager to explore new opportunities for cost optimization and strategic sourcing in the EV space. Let’s connect to discuss market trends, pricing strategies, and the future of electric three-wheelers!

Assistant Manager at TVS Motor Company, Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr

Engineering Manager at Advanced Structures India, Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 · 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Engineer at Creative Component Pvt Ltd, May 2018 - Jun 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos, Pune Area, India, Planning/Product/Development/Costing

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Mechanical Engineering, Kurukshetra university

Public links

linkedin.com: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-kumar-390748ab