Lead Aerostructure Cost Engineer in Belfast

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check).

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK/CANADA/EU.

LOCATION: Belfast.

TYPE: Full time.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options.
• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off.

As a Lead Aerostructure Cost Engineer, you serve as a vital link in reaching Airbus' cost targets by providing a neutral, independent view of manufacturing processes. You will develop "should costs" for supplier negotiations and pricing models, leveraging data to influence strategic decisions that directly impact Make and Buy perimeters. Your role is underpinned by a deep technical knowledge of current and future aerospace technologies, ensuring the business remains competitive and forward-thinking. Furthermore, you act as the Belfast Costing Site Representative within the UK Costing Leadership community and the Belfast Finance Leadership team, providing essential local leadership for costing topics and ensuring the function plays a pivotal, integrated role in the broader business strategy.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM:

• Produce robust and neutral Recurring (RC) and Non-Recurring (NRC) cost estimates for Airbus programs to support strategic business decisions.
• Drive cost engineering discussions with suppliers based on detailed internal cost analysis.
• Establish digital costing models and harmonized reference points, ensuring a smooth transition to future ways of working.
• Support the development of cost models that reflect the financial impact of new manufacturing processes and technological advancements.
• Ensure "return of experience" data is integrated back into the costing teams and reference chambers to improve future accuracy.

ABOUT YOU:

• Proven experience in Manufacturing, Programme, and/or Engineering, including a deep understanding of composite, metallic, machined, and fabricated part processes, with a specific focus on the A220 MAKE and BUY perimeter.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cost drivers for jigs, tools, CAPEX, and OPEX, including the ability to manage both recurring and non-recurring industrial capital perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to apply "Design and Manufacture to Cost" principles, effectively bridging the gap between detailed technical costing and macro-level business impacts.
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities, including data and root-cause analysis, used to bring clear structure and guidance to complex industrial topics.
• Highly developed ability to interact with and influence stakeholders at multiple levels, translating complex manufacturing details into actionable business strategy.

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HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU:

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Company: Airbus Belfast Limited.

Employment Type: Permanent.

Experience Level: Professional.

Job Family: Costing.

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