Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Engineering Team Lead (Cost Analysis) in Chennai, India
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
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Role Definition – SG23 – Engineering Team Lead (K203)
About the Role Definition
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with hands-on experience in Siemens Teamcenter Product Costing, aPriori and other cost modeling tools to support and enhance our global product cost management processes. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in costing methodologies, sustainability, and carbon footprint analytics, and demonstrate proficiency in AI and data-driven automation to optimize cost analysis, sustainability reporting, and business decision-making
Key Responsibilities
Lead and deliver product cost management and cost analytics consulting engagements
Optimize product costing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control
Design and implement costing solutions using Teamcenter PCM and custom tools
Develop dashboards, reports, and analytics to identify cost drivers, trends, and variances
Apply AI/ML to automate cost estimation, improve forecasts, and enable cost and carbon reduction
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure data integrity and consistency
Stay current on industry trends and enable users through training and workshops
Requirements
10+ years of consulting or industry experience with a significant focus on both Product costing & Cost model.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
5 to 8 years of experience in Product Costing.
Strong understanding of cost structures, manufacturing cost breakdowns, and supply chain cost drivers.
Proven expertise in data analytics and AI/ML technologies (Azure AI or similar).
Good to have hands-on experience in Siemens Teamcenter suite (especially TcPCM) & Apriori.
Understanding of AI-driven sustainability or cost optimization models.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 9, 2026 - April 23, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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