Soundarya R

Analytical and detail-oriented Cost Engineering Professional with 4 years of experience in Should-Costing, Product & Part Costing, Value Engineering (VAVE), RFQ Management, Supplier Negotiation and Component Cost Analysis for Telecom and Networking Products. Experienced in developing Parametric Future Cost Models, Configurator Sheets and Zero-Based Costing. Successfully achieved multi-million-dollar cost reductions by leveraging should-cost analysis, VAVE concepts, design optimization and effective supplier Collaboration.

Skilled in Wiring & Cable Harness, PCB & PCBA Costing Analysis.

Should Costing Engineer - HCLTech

(2022-11)

• Developed cost models for new products and monitor cost changes for existing products.
• Calculate and analyze the cost of Optical Transceiver through working with Cross functional teams like Engineering, and sourcing team ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Skilled in should cost modeling using Excel-based configurators, including automation via formulas and macros for repeatable costing.
• Continuous Improvement: Identified opportunities for process improvement and automation in costing procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

VAVE Engineer - HCLTech

• Led VA/VE projects for networking products including Data Center Servers, Switches, PoE Switches, Routers, Wi-Fi APs, and Line Cards.
• Understanding concept of engineering requirement, analysis, finalizing specifications designing of the project.
• Cost reduction Analysis of the Networking Products starting from Drop-ins to the Architectural Ideations.
• Collaborated with design and sourcing teams to validate feasibility, calculate ROI, and track realization of implemented ideas.
• Cost Reporting: Prepare and present cost reports to management, summarizing cost drivers, variances, and trends. Provide insights and recommendations for cost control and optimization.

RFQ Management & Supplier Negotiations - HCLTech

• Managed global RFQ processes, consolidating supplier responses into comparative cost analysis reports.
• Evaluated supplier quotations for technical compliance and commercial competitiveness.
• Negotiated technical and commercial terms using cost breakdown analysis, achieving up to 5% cost savings in key commodities.
• Cost Tracking: Monitor and track actual costs against budgeted costs. Investigate and explain any discrepancies, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

Component Engineering - HCLTech

• Enhanced component database with multi-sourcing strategies to manage situations such chip shortages along with cost-effective and offer better functionality with good Life Cycle, Environmental & Supply Chain risk.
• Review and implement client's request for changes in components.
• Multi-sourcing electronic components - Preparation of Form-Fit-Function(FFF) reports with good PPV.
• Expertise in capturing component's stock availability globally from distributors.
• Managed product lifecycle status requests from suppliers to anticipate availability and End-of-Life (EOL) obsolescence issues.
• Tracked global component stock availability across distributors.

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Panimalar Institute of Technology, Chennai (2018 - 2022)