Job Description:
In order to support the Costing for Cabin, Hydraulic and Mechanical Systems, Airbus Commercial is looking for a
Cost Engineer (d/f/m)
The team Costing for Cabin, Hydraulic and Mechanical Systems is a key enabler for Airbus to reach competitive costing targets for all programs and pricing agreements with suppliers.
In this position, you work as a cornerstone to improve the techno-economic performance of the system and its equipment. For that, you have to collaborate with multifunctional interfaces with an inquiring and open mind. A deep technical background, associated with a wide interest on business and industrial matters, allows you to identify the stakes and levers to support decision making (technical trade off, business case) or to contribute to competitive pricing (support suppliers’ negotiation).
Today, like all departments in AIRBUS including Cost Engineering, are moving towards digital costing for better efficiency and reliability. It allows you to focus on activities with higher adding values by making the figures speak, by giving key elements for Value Analysis and Design to Cost opportunities during definition and design phases.
Your location
You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.
Your benefits
Challenging tasks and unique high tech products and services
Good work-life balance in a big international company
Flexible working hours and working time compensation
Compatibility of family AND career
Attractive salary
Company pension and much more
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
In this role you understand the system and equipment design solutions designed by suppliers
You provide recurring and non-recurring cost breakdowns with rationale by ensuring good understanding, credibility and durable confidence in costing figures
You are responsible to highlight cost drivers and identify opportunities by giving the cost sensitivity for challenging requirements and optimizing solutions in definition and design phases
Furthermore, you develop and capitalize more efficient cost engineering models / references utilizing statistical and mathematical methods and taking advantage of available corporate data
You present and defend costing estimates within AIRBUS (Power of Judgement) and in front of suppliers (to contribute to competitive price agreements)
Your hard skills and qualifications:
Educated Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Technology
You have several years of experience in electronics & mechanical equipment design: Design principles and manufacturing processes
You are familiar with the system products (e.g. hydraulic system, high lift system, air conditioning system, bleed, cabin and/or other)
Strong manufacturing engineering and industrial best practice processes are part of your expertise (manufacturing processes, mechanical assembly methods & technologies, machines)
You have several years experience in electro-mechanical system/equipment
Profound experience in cost calculation / modeling complete your profile
Your experience in subcontractor management is required
Profound knowledge of project management is a clear plus
German and English at negotiation level
Your soft skills:
You have the ability to technically lead, convince and motivate people
Your working method is very structured and you have the ability to focus on the essentials
You like to work in a transnational team with good and communication skills as you are an empathetic person
Changes are a positive challenge for you as you are a flexible and self confident person
You have a positive and open mind set and willing to learn new things
Enduring uncertainty is not a problem for you and you are willing to take risks to a certain extent
Your architect mind set: Cross-disciplinary/Multi-criteria thinking when interfacing with other disciplines (technical, industrial and business).
Business travels:
This position involves a willingness to travel on a regular basis (e.g. 10 - 15 time per year within Europe and worldwide)
This position will require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
Come and join our team!
Please apply for this position online via our Airbus Careers website ( www.airbus.com/careers ).
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 GmbHContract Type:
Permanent-
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
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