About the Role We are recruiting an Aerostructure Cost Engineer to join a world-leading aerospace organisation, supporting cost modelling and design-to-cost activities across major aircraft programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial decision‑making — helping shape cost‑effective, next‑generation aerostructures. You will join a highly respected Cost Engineering team, providing neutral, data‑driven costing insight to influence design, manufacturing solutions, and supplier negotiations across composite and metallic structures.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop recurring (RC) and non‑recurring (NRC) cost estimates for aerostructure components, primarily in composites.
* Use digital costing tools, models and structured methods to provide accurate, consistent cost analysis.
* Support Design-to-Cost (DtC) activities from early concept through to industrialisation and entry into service.
* Analyse detailed work package estimates, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and present recommendations to engineering and programme teams.
* Provide manufacturing cost insight for multiple aircraft programmes.
* Support and challenge suppliers during cost reviews and negotiations.
* Ensure costing outputs are neutral, traceable, and aligned to best‑practice processes.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
* Strong background in engineering or manufacturing (preferably aerospace).
* Solid understanding of composite, metallic, machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
* Ability to interpret engineering data, drawings, and manufacturing flows.
* Experience in design‑for‑manufacture, industrialisation, cost reduction or similar.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex processes into cost drivers.
* Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
* Experience supporting Design-to-Cost initiatives.
* Exposure to cost modelling tools or costing methods.
* Supplier‑facing engineering experience.
* Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
Why Apply?
* Work on high‑profile aircraft programmes with significant technical impact.
* Long‑term contract with extension potential.
* Join a collaborative team at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing technology and cost engineering.
* Develop deep expertise in composite and metallic aerostructure costing.
How to Apply
If you have a strong manufacturing/engineering background and want a role combining engineering insight with strategic cost analysis, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Info
* Job Title: Aerostructure Cost Engineer
* Company: SOLOS Consultants Ltd
* Location: Competitive
* Posted: (date not specified)
* Closes: Jan 3rd 2026
* Sector: Automotive & Aerospace
* Contract: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
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