Saurabh Kumar
Engineering Manager
- Role
- Assistant Manager at TVS Motor Company
- Location
- Bengaluru, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Saurabh Kumar
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.
Experience
Assistant Manager
Jan 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN
Passionate Costing Engineer | Target Cost Deployment | Digital Transformation in CostingWith a strong background in automotive cost engineering, I specialize in target cost deployment, ensuring that products meet cost objectives through rigorous should-cost analysis. My expertise lies in breaking down cost structures, optimizing material and process costs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve competitive pricing without compromising quality.Beyond traditional costing, I drive digital transformation by implementing automated costing solutions, leveraging data analytics, and integrating smart tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency. By streamlining cost analysis, I help organizations make data-driven decisions, improve cost transparency, and accelerate product development cycles.I am always looking for innovative ways to enhance cost efficiency and support the evolving needs of the automotive industry. Let\'s connect to discuss cost optimization, digitalization, and the future of automotive costing!
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