Role: Cost Engineering – Metal stamping & welding
Location: Paris (France) / Torino (Italy)
Experience: 3–5 Years
Work Mode: Hybrid
Time Zone: Europe
Role Overview
HCLTech is hiring a Cost Engineer – Metal Structures to support cost engineering activities for automotive seat components, with a strong focus on steel/aluminum stamping, welding, manufacturing processes, and should-cost analysis .
Key Responsibilities
Develop should-cost calculations for automotive components using bottom-up costing methodologies.
Support Design-to-Cost (DTC) activities during vehicle development programs.
Analyze variable costs, tooling costs, and manufacturing feasibility for new and modified components.
Provide technical cost insights to support sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.




Conduct gap analysis of supplier quotations and cost breakdowns.
Evaluate engineering changes and identify cost drivers for both variable and tooling costs.
Drive cost reduction initiatives through benchmarking, process optimization, and standardization.
Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, suppliers, and global cost engineering teams.
Visit suppliers to assess manufacturing processes and identify best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
Experience in manufacturing, production, quality, process engineering, costing, or cost engineering .
Strong expertise in steel/aluminum stamping and welding processes .
Knowledge of Progressive,

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