Costing - Electrical Components

Job Title: Manager Costing (Electrical)

Exp - 8+yrs

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically sound Costing Electrical to join our Supply Chain Management team. This role focuses on the costing of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) cables, wiring harnesses, and lighting systems in electric vehicles. The position requires proficiency in zero-based costing (ZBC), should-costing methodologies, and engineering drawing interpretation, along with strong collaboration skills to support sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain zero-based cost (ZBC) models and should-cost estimates for HV/LV cables, connectors, and lighting components.
• Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to extract technical details for accurate cost modeling.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and provide cost breakdown analysis to support fact-based negotiations and cost optimisation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Procurement, R&D, Finance) to influence cost- effective design choices and validate manufacturing feasibility.
• Benchmark electrical component costs across suppliers, regions, and industry standards.
• Monitor commodity pricing trends (e.g., copper, plastics, connectors) and assess their impact on total

product cost.

• Participate in the RFQ process, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations by providing clear cost

justifications and data-driven insights.

• Conduct value engineering (VE) and design-to-cost (DTC) initiatives for electrical systems.
• Support supplier audits and visits to verify production processes, cost drivers, and tooling assumptions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in costing, product development, or sourcing within the automotive or EV

industry, with specific focus on electrical systems.

• Hands-on experience with zero-based costing and should-cost models for wiring harnesses, lighting

systems, and related components.

• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, 2D/3D CAD, BOM structures, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in cost modelling tools (Excel, ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation support skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external suppliers.