Cost Engineer for Airbus Aerostructures

Job Description:
We are hiring a Cost Engineer for Airbus Aerostructures to join our GBS!
Responsibilities - your mission:
Coordinating and controlling internal and external resources
Ensuring compliance with cost, time and quality requirements including budget responsibility for responsible projects
Management of design-to-cost projects with Airbus Aerostructures suppliers
Identification of (cost) optimization potentials at suppliers
Representation of the cost engineering point of view and support/advice for strategic buyers in negotiations with suppliers, in particular through technical expertise
Carrying out shop floor assessments at suppliers, e.g. according to the lean approach
Initiation and follow-up of measures and their effectiveness at the supplier's site
Analysis of market data and suppliers along the supply chain and further development of the underlying detailed cost structures
Business intelligence and scouting of market trends to represent the cost & value engineering point of view in determining the purchasing strategy with regard to innovative technologies, market development
Regular status updates and presentation of project results to our management
Requirements - our ideal candidate will have
Diploma/Master’s degree in engineering, materials science, technical business administration, economics or a comparable qualification acquired in another way
Experience in the areas of strategic sourcing, design to cost / design to value, lean management and cost calculation desirable
Well-founded knowledge in the field of manufacturing metallic materials and/or composites
In-depth knowledge of production processes and manufacturing processes
Experience in project management
Ability to analyze and process technical information
Strong analytical skills and structured way of working
Confident communication skills and assertiveness
Excellent strong presentation skills
Business fluent in English, German desirable
Experience in MS Office, Google Suite, SAP, Business Warehouse, PLM, Catia, FactonD
Benefits - what’s in it for you
Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
A modern office at Parque das Nacoes, well connected to public transportation.
A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
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 Portugal SA
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Costing <JF-FI-FC>
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Skills
Project Management, Sourcing, Onboarding, CATIA, SAP