Job Description
Manufacturing Cost Engineer
Location: Filton, United Kingdom (60% onsite, flexible working hours)
Contract Type: 12 months (Inside IR35)
Salary: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £26.16 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 35 hours per week (overtime paid at standard rate)
About the Role
Carbon60 is working with a leading organisation in the aerospace sector who is seeking a Cost Engineer to join their Cost Engineering team. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Engineer with a passion for cost effectiveness and manufacturing excellence.
You will be responsible for supporting current and future aerospace products, focusing on cost estimation and analysis throughout the design-to-cost process. The team covers the full perimeter for all programmes addressing both non-recurring and recurring costs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Produce recurring and non-recurring cost estimates for Design to Cost projects.
2. Utilise digital costing tools and models, ensuring harmonisation and consistency with latest standards.
3. Support cost modelling, particularly for composite manufacturing processes.
4. Drive successful Design to Cost projects from concept through to entry into service, maintaining cost reduction targets.