Department overview: The Cost Engineering team is responsible for setting & achieving vehicle material & investment cost targets. Providing detailed cost calculations for Piece & Tooling to the wider business, influencing technical solutions & design, to achieve profitable growth. Job Purpose: A primary support function to the business, providing target costs for all the new and existing vehicle projects utilizing expertise, logic & a robust data driven approach. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Conducting competitor benchmarking studies. Participating in Tear Down studies & costing exercise on key commodities or components. Creation of cost calculations of all responsible products for piece & tooling, to support cost target setting activities. Supporting Engineering to refine designs in a more cost-effective manufacturing process. Cost calculation to Quote evaluation – Where are the differences between the target and the quotation & why? Supporting the Procurement Department, on technical challenges, when discussing quotes with the vendors. Maintaining data accuracy during the product development and revising the cost calculation in-line with change/maturity Qualification & Experience: Proficient level of IT skills, especially in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced Excel skills would be advantageous. Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering background. Broad Engineering & Manufacturing knowledge inclusive of component design. Solid understanding of a Vehicle architecture & its subsequent systems. Excellent problem analytical & critical thinking skills. Able to use CAD Reviewer Software – Siemens Teamcenter/VIS Mockup. Must have the ability to read a technical drawing. Strong financial acumen. Skills: Teamwork mindset essential Willingness to learn Tenaciousness Practical experience within a manufacturing environment Analytical & logical mindset Exceptional numerical skills Good written & verbal communication skills Belong at Aston Martin We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us. The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by and on behalf of Aston Martin Lagond a ltd