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Should Costing Engineer

Envision Technology Solutions
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026

Title - Should Costing Engineer

Location - San Jose, California

Experience – 7 to 10 years



Job Description:


  • B.E. in Mechanical Engineering with 7 to 10 years of Automotive, T& OH, Tractor and Manufacturing industry experience as Should costing engineer.
  • Automotive domain is mandatory, especially in Sheet metal, Machined items, Plastic, Rubber, assemblies, etc
  • Working exposure to manufacturing processes of various engineering commodities (Sheet metal, Machined items, Plastic, Rubber, assemblies, etc.) experience in Plastic & sheet metal is primary.
  • Working experience of various should costing software like aPriori / Costimator / TcPCM
  • Cost calculations for reference/target cost and negotiations for new components
  • Understanding of cost and drivers and independent cost calculations with minimal support
  • Knowledge about different machines, machines hourly rate, MHR, overheads & Profit etc.
  • Hands on experience of cost mapping for engineering parts & assemblies. Should be able to define best suited manufacturing process, machine selection, cycle time calculations.
  • Supplier quote analysis and providing comprehensive report / negotiation dossier to Commodity team for Price negotiation discussion with Supplier.
  • Drawing reading, good knowledge of GD&T.
  • Working experience of various Sourcing software, SAP and ERP systems.

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