Cost Engineering Placement

Airbus; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Half-day Fridays

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus is offering an undergraduate placement in cost estimation and project management. You will plan and lead projects, develop cost models, and analyze supplier quotes to drive best-value decisions.

The role requires studying toward an aerospace or related engineering degree, with English communication skills and a willingness to travel to other Airbus sites or suppliers.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates must remain a student for the duration of the placement.
• Proactive with the ability to learn and develop.
• English communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead personal and operational projects.
• Provide cost estimates for aircraft system design and production.
• Perform gap analyses between costs and supplier quotes.
• Develop cost models, references and tools.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders in writing and verbally.
• Participate in training to enhance cost estimation and leadership skills.
• Travel to other Airbus sites or suppliers if required.

Skills

English communication

Education

Undergraduate student in Aerospace/Engineering

Job description

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

About us:

At Airbus, our team - Costingfrequently 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. Weare 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 will you 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.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

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.

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.

Contact

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