Manufacturing Cost Engineer

Location: Filton, United Kingdom (60% onsite, flexible working hours)

Contract Type: 12 months (Inside IR35)

Salary: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) / £26.16 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: 35 hours per week (overtime paid at standard rate)

About the Role

Carbon60 is working with a leading organisation in the aerospace sector who is seeking a Cost Engineer to join their Cost Engineering team. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Engineer with a passion for cost effectiveness and manufacturing excellence.

You will be responsible for supporting current and future aerospace products, focusing on cost estimation and analysis throughout the design-to-cost process. The team covers the full perimeter for all programmes addressing both non-recurring and recurring costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce recurring and non-recurring cost estimates for Design to Cost projects.
• Utilise digital costing tools and models, ensuring harmonisation and consistency with latest standards.
• Support cost modelling, particularly for composite manufacturing processes.
• Drive successful Design to Cost projects from concept through to entry into service, maintaining cost reduction targets.
• Analyse work package estimates, identify opportunities, and communicate findings to programme and engineering stakeholders.
• Lead cost engineering discussions with suppliers and participate in workshops, providing recommendations for cost-effective solutions.
• Guarantee the quality, reliability, and neutrality of costing procedures and results.

Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Manufacturing and/or engineering experience, ideally within the aerospace sector.
• Knowledge of detail part manufacturing processes: composite, metallic, machined, fabricated, and assembly.
• Experience with design-to-cost principles and mindset.
• Ability to understand and explain design, manufacturing, and costing details, as well as provide strategic business insights.
• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and root-cause investigation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels.
• Team player with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to influence stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Occasional travel may be required.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred; transferable skills from manufacturing or cost engineering roles considered.
• Must be eligible for BPSS+ clearance

If you are interested in this role please apply directly or for more information please email Ellie at Carbon60 at ellie.lunenkay@carbon60global.com