Cost Engineer
About the job
- A diploma or Master's degree in engineering, materials science, technical business administration, economics, or a comparable qualification acquired in another way.
- Well-founded knowledge of manufacturing metallic materials and/or composites.
- In-depth knowledge of production and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in project management.
- Ability to analyze and process technical information.
- Experience with MS Office, Google Suite, SAP, Business Warehouse, PLM, Catia, and FactonD.
- Coordinate and control internal and external resources.
- Ensure compliance with cost, time, and quality requirements, including budget responsibility for assigned projects.
- Manage design-to-cost projects with Airbus Aerostructures suppliers.
- Identify cost-optimization opportunities at suppliers.
- Represent the cost-engineering perspective and support or advise strategic buyers in supplier negotiations, particularly through technical expertise.
- Conduct shop-floor assessments at suppliers, for example using the lean approach.
- Initiate and follow up on measures at supplier sites and assess their effectiveness.
- Analyze market data and suppliers along the supply chain and further develop underlying detailed cost structures.
- Conduct business intelligence and scout market trends to represent the cost and value engineering perspective in determining purchasing strategy with regard to innovative technologies and market development.
- Provide regular status updates and present project results to management.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, design-to-cost or design-to-value, lean management, and cost calculation is desirable.
- Business-fluent English is required; German is desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and a structured way of working.
- Confident communication skills and assertiveness.
- Strong presentation skills.
About the company
Airbus designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, helicopters, military aircraft, and space systems like satellites and launch services. The company builds these products by integrating advanced airframes, propulsion systems, and digital communication networks to support global travel, defense, and scientific exploration. Airbus distinguishes itself through its massive global manufacturing network and its active development of hydrogen-powered aircraft to eliminate carbon emissions. Its goal is to provide safe, connected aerospace solutions while leading the industry toward sustainable flight and environmental responsibility.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 28% to €20.5 billion, with EBIT up 54%.
- H1 2026 deliveries reached 351 aircraft, reversing earlier supply-chain disruptions.
- Qantas's A350-1000ULR tests and Jet Zero's SAF funding deepen Airbus's premium partnerships.
What critics are saying
- Spanish strikes froze hiring in August 2026 and slowed military and commercial production.
- June 2026 engine shortages threatened Airbus's 870-jet target and dragged first-quarter deliveries.
- Boeing's challenge to the EIB loan escalates trade scrutiny and could tighten Airbus financing.
What makes Airbus unique
- Airbus spans jets, helicopters, defense, and space across Europe, China, and America.
- The A350F targets 109 tonnes and 115 orders before certification begins.
- The €3 billion EIB package funds research through 2030 across civil, defense, and technology.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
3%1 year growth
3%2 year growth
5%Airbus has flown a US-built Valkyrie drone in Europe for the first time, aiming to show that regulatory barriers to military drones in European airspace can be overcome. The September 29 flight over northern Europe did not yet include Airbus' European mission system, said Michael Schoellhorn, chief executive officer of Airbus Defence and Space. The drone, developed by US-based Kratos Defense, reached Mach 0.8. Airbus hopes to team it with Eurofighter jets and supply the German Air Force with combat drones by 2029. The next test flight, with Airbus' MARS Mission System on board, is expected in the first quarter of 2027. A first flight with a Eurofighter is scheduled later that year. Schoellhorn put the cost at around €20 million per unit and estimated German needs at around 500 drones.
Airbus has successfully completed the first flight of its A350F freighter, bringing the aerospace giant closer to delivering a high-capacity cargo aircraft. The plane took off from Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, flying for four hours and ten minutes and reaching 25,000 feet. The A350F can carry a payload of 109 tonnes, compared to 64 tonnes for the existing A330F. It features a 4.3-metre cargo door large enough to accommodate turbofan engines and high-density computer servers. Airbus claims the A350F is more efficient than Boeing's rival 777F, despite having slightly less capacity. The company has already received orders for 115 A350Fs. A second test aircraft is nearly complete as Airbus begins the certification process requiring hundreds of test flights.
Jet Zero Australia has raised $30 million to advance Project Ulysses, a commercial-scale sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel refinery in Townsville. The funding round was backed by institutional investors including Qantas and Airbus, both returning investors from 2023. South Korean company Posco International joined as a new strategic investor, with the parties exploring opportunities in fuel offtake, infrastructure and feedstock. The capital will fund completion of Front-End Engineering Design and support the project's progress towards Final Investment Decision and construction. Founded in 2021 by Ed Mason, Jet Zero develops biofuels production capacity in regional Australia. The project has received its final Development Permit Decision Notice from Queensland's Office of the Coordinator-General. It is expected to create approximately 1,000 construction jobs and 100 permanent operational roles.
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