Vijay H.
Senior Cost Analyst & Value Engineer @GE Vernova
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Cost Analyst & Value Engineer @GE Vernova
As part of the BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor program, I’m responsible for modeling the cost of components, systems, and products to support commercial negotiations, engineering decisions, and manufacturing optimization. I collaborate across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, site installation, and finance to identify cost drivers, develop Total Cost of Ownership models, and drive cost-out initiatives.Key contributions include: • Creating detailed cost estimates for materials, castings/forgings, fabrication/assembly, mechanical and electrical systems, logistics, and construction. • Supporting supplier negotiations with data-driven cost insights. • Leading VA/VE and cost reduction projects in partnership with cross-functional teams. • Maintaining competitor intelligence and cost target models to challenge assumptions and uncover opportunities. • Visiting suppliers to assess manufacturing processes, implement lean practices, and optimize total cost of acquisition. • Training engineering and procurement teams to apply cost modeling techniques for real-time decision support.#CostEngineering #BWRX300 #GEVernova #SMR #CleanEnergy #ValueEngineering
EDUCATION
Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
Stony Brook University
Master’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Government Polytechnic Pune
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT VIJAY H.
I’m a cost engineering professional with over 12 years of experience in manufacturing cost estimation across a wide spectrum of processes: machining, forging, sand casting, HPDC, injection molding, thixomolding, stamping, fabrication, electric motors, powder metal, and more. I specialize in building detailed cost models that break down material, labor, machines, tooling, overhead, and process steps to support product development, supplier negotiations, and business strategy.I\'ve led commercial negotiations grounded in cost insights, delivering leverage to procurement and driving fact-based decision-making. I’ve also guided engineering and manufacturing teams to identify key cost drivers in design, enabling cost optimization early in the product lifecycle. I’ve organized and led VAVE and benchmarking workshops, resulting in significant cost reductions and design efficiencies.My toolkit spans industry-standard platforms like Siemens TcPCM, aPriori, and FACTON, as well as custom Excel-based models for commodities where these tools fall short. I also use Python and machine learning to predict costs of new or future components, bringing analytics and automation into traditional cost estimation.In addition to hands-on costing work, I’ve trained new cost engineers and buyers on estimation techniques, cost breakdown analysis, and supplier negotiations, fostering a strong culture of cost awareness across functions.I hold an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Detroit Mercy, with certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Data Science, Machine Learning, Finance Modeling, SolidWorks, FEA, and MasterCAM. My strengths include cost transparency, technical-commercial alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for building high-performing cost teams.
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