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On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Cost Engineer on an initial 10‑month contract. As the Cost Engineer you will be responsible for estimating the full aircraft perimeter for all programmes: Non‑Recurring Costs, Recurring Costs and Make and Buy.
Role
Cost Engineer
Pay
35 per hour via umbrella
Location
Filton (60% onsite)
Contract
Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week, 10 months contract
IR35 Status
Inside
Security Clearance
BPSS
Responsibilities
* Produce RC and NRC estimates for A220 Design to Cost projects to enable business decisions to be made. Scope can be extended to SA and A350 programmes based on demand.
* Use Digital Costing tools and models, ensuring estimates are harmonised and consistent with the latest references and ways of working.
* Support cost modelling, specifically for Composites manufacturing processes.
* Support successful Design to Cost projects from concept through to Entry Into Service, ensuring that the RC reduction is maintained.
* Analyse work package estimates, identify opportunities, and communicate those opportunities to Programme and Engineering customers.
* Understand and support Manufacturing and Engineering activities to better estimate the recurring and non‑recurring costs associated with design changes, from R&T to Design-to-Cost activities.
* Lead cost engineering discussions with Airbus suppliers.
* Participate in Design to Cost workshops and provide key messages and recommendations to stakeholders for cost‑effective solutions.
* Guarantee the quality, reliability and neutrality of the costing procedure and results.
Essential Skills
* Degree level (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline, with manufacturing and/or engineering experience.
* Knowledge of detailed part manufacturing processes: composite, metallic, machined, fabricated, assembly.
* Knowledge of non‑recurring impacts when industrialising product changes.
* Design-to-cost experience and mindset.
* Ability to understand and explain design, manufacturing and costing details while also stepping back to get the macro view for the complete business.
* Very good strategic and analytical skills incl. data analysis, able to break down complex topics and conduct root‑cause analysis.
* Team player with entrepreneurial mindset.
* Good communication and presentation skills at all levels.
* Strong ability to interact and influence.
* Fluency in English is required; additional languages are viewed positively.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Accounting
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