ELI-SHOULD COST ENGINEER

Leonardo SpA; Cascina Costa; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

13th-month salary

Performance bonus

Welfare vouchers €250

Training and development

Job summary

Leonardo SpA in Italy seeks a Should Cost Engineer for its Cascina Costa site to analyze mechanical and hydraulic systems, define cost drivers, and estimate costs using multiple estimation methods.

Ideal candidates have a Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering background, 4–5 years in a similar role, and English proficiency at B2/C1. The role offers a permanent contract with hybrid work and a competitive base pay range.

Qualifications

• Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering background required.
• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems in aircraft.
• Experience with VA/VE analyses and cost estimation methods.
• English proficiency at B2/C1 level.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze mechanical and hydraulic system characteristics.
• Define cost drivers for mechanical and hydraulic components/equipment.
• Estimate product costs using parametric/analogy/bottom-up methods.
• Perform VA/VE analyses on mechanical and hydraulic products.

Skills

VA/VE

Problem Solving

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

English level

Education

Aeronautical/Mechanical Eng degree

Job description

Job Description: Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.

Within the Operations area, we are seeking a Should Cost Engineer for our office in Cascina Costa (VA). Job description The main responsibilities and activities associated with the role are listed below:

• identify and analyze the technical, functional and performance characteristics of mechanical systems (components, mechanical transmissions, kinematic mechanisms) and hydraulic systems (servo controls and hydraulic circuits)
• identify and define the cost drivers of mechanical and hydraulic components/equipment
• estimate the cost of mechanical and hydraulic products by applying the most appropriate industrial cost estimation methods (parametric / analogy / bottom-up)
• perform VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) analyses on mechanical and hydraulic products

Requirements

• Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering (specialization in mechanical and hydraulic systems)
• knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems (rotary-wing and/or fixed-wing aircraft)
• mechanical technologies, development and testing of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Problem Solving, Initiative and motivation
• VA/VE English, advanced/intermediate level (spoken and written B2/C1 Level)
• level of experience: 4/5 years in a similar role
• Seniority Junior: 3–5 years of experience

WHAT WE OFFER

Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement.

• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: White-collar employee
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• 13th-month salary
• Performance bonus linked to business results
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills

Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation.

Seniority: Expert

Primary Location: IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type: Permanent

Total Base Pay Range: 35.110,40 - 53.243,76 euro

Hybrid Working: Hybrid International, multicultural, innovative, technological: this is Leonardo. The company’s passionate and talented team is strongly influenced by STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) expertise, with a diverse range of experience that enables colleagues to share knowledge and know-how across the generations.

Leonardo always wants to expand its talent pool, here you can find the right opportunity for you!