I.v. Manasa

Engineer – Cost Engineer (E&E)

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ChennaiMember since September 11, 2026

Strategic SourcingRFQ ManagementCost ReductionValue EngineeringTeardown BenchmarkingAutomotive ElectronicsPCBsSwitchesDisplaysGlobal Program SupportCross-Functional LeadershipLeadershipData Analysis

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Strategic SourcingRFQ ManagementCost ReductionValue EngineeringTeardown Benchmarking

About

Results-driven Product Cost Analyst - Engineer with 3+ years of experience at Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI). Detail-oriented Automotive Electronics Cost Analyst with experience in product costing, benchmarking, and data analysis at Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India. Skilled in analyzing automotive electronic components including ADAS parts, Sensors, Radar, Switches, Electronics, Infotainment and Clusters (displays), ECU and EV PCBs to support accurate cost estimation and optimization.

Experienced in RFQ analysis, supplier quotation evaluation, VAVE, Teardown analysis, teardown benchmarking, and should-costing to understand product cost structures and identify cost-reduction opportunities. Proficient in Excel-based cost modelling, data validation, and performance reporting, with the ability to analyze trends and support data-driven decision-making using POWER BI. Adept at cross-functional collaboration with engineering, sourcing, and global project teams to support cost optimization and strategic automotive programs.

Experience

Engineer at Renault Nissan Technology and Business Center India (2023-06 – Present)

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Reduction: Led cost reduction initiatives across automotive electronic components (Radar Brackets, BCM Brackets, Steering Switches), delivering ₹25+ Lakhs in direct savings through optimization, design changes, and value engineering.
Pricing Strategy & Cost Optimization: Analyzed raw material rates, manufacturing processes, and electronic components to evaluate component pricing structures, support should-cost assessments, and drive total cost optimization.
Supplier Negotiation & RFQ Management: Performed RFQ analysis, evaluated supplier quotations, and supported commercial negotiations for design changes, and material cost revisions.
Global Program Support & Localization: Represented regional teams in global commodity and benchmarking discussions (specifically for Nissan Japan/NML projects), driving localization and cost-saving opportunities for both local and international vehicle platforms.
Evaluated automotive electronic systems including Power Window Switches, Steering Wheel Switches, ADAS parts, RADAR, Displays, Switches, Electronics, ECU & PCB/PCBAs for cost estimation.
Teardown Benchmarking: Executed competitor vehicle teardown benchmarking to identify cost drivers, propose alternative design/sourcing solutions.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborated daily with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Purchasing and Global Engineering to align regional commodity activities.