Cost Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

At Airbus, our team - Costing frequently receives questions such as:

• “Let’s design a Hydrogen powered aircraft! How much would it cost to produce?” - Engineering.
• “Which design is the best in terms of cost?” - Programme / Strategy.
• “How can I factually challenge my supplier’s offers?” - Procurement.

We are the Reference Centre of Competences guiding on decisions to foster competitiveness and value for Airbus. We are acting on a large scope of activities, from R&T subjects to Program development and improvements from Design to Cost and Design to Value initiatives, to Competitiveness of our supply chain and support to strategic decisions for Airbus future.

What you will be doing:

On a typical working day, you will:

• Project Management: Plan and lead personal and operational projects.
• Cost Estimation: Provide cost estimate for new aircraft system design and production, contribute to the decision of which system solution, design or concept represents the best value for the development.
• Gap Analysis: Perform an analysis to explain the difference between Costing estimates and suppliers quotes. The result will give Airbus levers to deal with suppliers in negotiations. 
• Capability: Develop cost models, references, tools, methods, etc.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate findings and updates to various stakeholders, both verbally and in written form.
• Learning and Development: Participating in training sessions to enhance skills in cost estimation, project management, and leadership.
• Travel to other Airbus sites or suppliers if required.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying toward a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Other relevant business or technical degrees;
• Motivated with the ability to manage own activities and work with a multi-skilled, transnational team;
• Keen interested in design, manufacturing processes, global supply chain, and business impact;
• Proactive with a keen sense to learn and develop;
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English, other languages are considered a plus;
• Acknowledging Airbus vision, values, ethics and compliance standard.

Benefits:

• Salary: £24,246
• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• Half day Fridays!
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

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