Junior Engineer Costing

JOB DESCRIPTION (JD)Position: Junior Engineer – Costing Department

Department: Costing

Location: Tambaram – MEPZ, Chennai

Experience: Fresher (0–1 Year)

Qualification: Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

1. Job PurposeTo support the Costing Department in preparing product cost estimates, analysing manufacturing costs, calculating material consumption and assisting in quotation preparation for stainless steel products, sheet metal fabrication and industrial kitchen equipment.

1. 2. Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesAssist in preparing product costing and cost estimation for various stainless steel products.
2. Study engineering drawings, technical specifications and Bill of Materials (BOM).
3. Calculate raw material requirements, sheet metal consumption and material wastage.
4. Assist in calculating material, labour, machine and manufacturing costs.
5. Understand sheet metal fabrication processes such as cutting, bending, welding, grinding, polishing and assembly.
6. Collect and analyse raw material prices and maintain updated material cost records.
7. Assist in preparing cost sheets and quotation details for new and existing products.
8. Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Design and Sales Departments to collect costing-related information.
9. Maintain costing reports, Excel sheets and other departmental records.
10. Support the preparation of comparative costing reports and cost-reduction analysis.
11. Verify actual production costs against estimated costs and identify variations.
12. Perform other costing-related activities assigned by the Department Head.

• 3. Required Technical SkillsBasic knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Basic understanding of Sheet Metal and Fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
• Understanding of BOM and material specifications.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD / SolidWorks will be an added advantage.
• 4. Required Behavioural SkillsGood analytical and numerical skills.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing and costing processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Positive attitude and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

1. 5. Performance Expectations (KPIs)Accuracy in material consumption and costing calculations.
2. Timely completion of assigned cost sheets.
3. Accuracy in BOM and drawing interpretation.
4. Proper maintenance of costing records and reports.
5. Effective coordination with other departments.
6. Continuous learning of manufacturing processes and costing techniques.

6. Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic fresher with a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering who is interested in developing a career in Manufacturing Costing, Sheet Metal Fabrication and Product Cost Estimation.

Reporting To: Costing Engineer / Costing Department Head