Job Description: An opportunity for a Cost Engineer has arisen within Airbus Operations, Getafe (Madrid).
Responsibilities The mission of our department is to assess the cost of future development projects. Our cost assessment is directly used for the launch decision of new derivatives. We are also giving cost information for technical trades' choices, and for procurement cost targets.
For the future, Costing customers are asking for more upfront cost support to decide the best "design to value" solution.
For these challenged missions, we need people able to associate wide technical knowledge with cost data.
Your main tasks and responsibility will include:
The analysis of spent actuals on previous development associated with the analysis of technical drivers.
The complete costing delivery of NRCs for assigned projects on time and on quality, with visibility/explanation on relevant cost drivers.
Presentation of results at various levels of the company.
Support the management of customer requests, clarifying needs and associated value, driving decision processes and providing early guidance to stakeholders to ensure highest value for Airbus.
Risks and opportunities analysis including the assessment of cost impact and probability to occur; Identification of cost saving ideas and cost challenge opportunities.
Support consolidation/technical negotiations with functions/suppliers to achieve the targeted costs.
Support the development, implementation and documentation of costing models and references for development, design, test and customization. These models and references cover the whole product life cycle and will be used in both the early development phases as well as in supplier negotiations for fully defined work packages.
Provide guidance for Go / No Go decision making for DtC / DtV ideas at an early stage to eliminate non-viable ideas.
Skills Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
Ability to analyze data in different databases (technical and finance), in order to extract cost drivers and cost models.
Strong knowledge of aeronautical design and design processes.
Team player with entrepreneurial mindset.
Good communication and presentation skills at all levels.
Strong ability to interact and influence.
Very good strategic and analytical skills incl. data analysis.
Basic experience in project management.
Language Skills: Fluent in French, Negotiation level of English.
Which Benefits Will You Have as Airbus Employee? At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:
Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Collective transport service in some sites.
On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Want to Know More About Us? #AirbusDiversity Airbus is a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale, pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.
With around 130,000 employees and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry, connecting people and places via air and space.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Operations SL
Employment Type: Agency / Temporary
Experience Level: Entry Level
Job Family: Costing
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