Aerostructure Cost Engineer

About the Role

We are recruiting an Aerostructure Cost Engineer to join a world‑leading aerospace organisation, supporting cost modelling and design‑to‑cost activities across major aircraft programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial decision‑making — helping shape cost‑effective, next‑generation aerostructures. You will join a highly respected Cost Engineering team, providing neutral, data‑driven costing insight to influence design, manufacturing solutions, and supplier negotiations across composite and metallic structures.

• Develop recurring (RC) and non‑recurring (NRC) cost estimates for aerostructure components, primarily in composites.
• Use digital costing tools, models and structured methods to provide accurate, consistent cost analysis.
• Support Design‑to‑Cost (DtC) activities from early concept through to industrialisation and entry into service.
• Analyse detailed work package estimates, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and present recommendations to engineering and programme teams.
• Provide manufacturing cost insight for multiple aircraft programmes.
• Support and challenge suppliers during cost reviews and negotiations.
• Ensure costing outputs are neutral, traceable, and aligned to best‑practice processes.

• Strong background in engineering or manufacturing (preferably aerospace).
• Solid understanding of composite, metallic, machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering data, drawings, and manufacturing flows.
• Experience in design‑for‑manufacture, industrialisation, cost reduction or similar.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to break down complex processes into cost drivers.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience supporting Design‑to‑Cost initiatives.
• Exposure to cost modelling tools or costing methods.
• Supplier‑facing engineering experience.
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

• Work on high‑profile aircraft programmes with significant technical impact.
• Long‑term contract with extension potential.
• Join a collaborative team at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing technology and cost engineering.
• Develop deep expertise in composite and metallic aerostructure costing.

If you have a strong manufacturing/engineering background and want a role combining engineering insight with strategic cost analysis, we'd love to hear from you.