Cost Engineer

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection's threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Duties:

• Produce cost estimates for components and assemblies within the Smiths portfolio using the relevant software system (currently aPriori)
• Contribute to benchmark market data used in the software system to ensure accuracy and relevance
• Work with buyers and external suppliers to obtain Supplier Cost Breakdown data and ensure accuracy
• Analyse Cost Breakdown data against cost to identify price negotiation opportunities and design improvements to reduce cost/price
• Support NPI projects to suggest manufacturing best practice and ensure cost optimised designs are delivered to supply chain
• Support supplier selection through best price source analysis
• Facilitate Cost Reduction Workshops as required

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process used within Smiths Supply Chain
• Good knowledge of how Product Cost Structures are calculated and presented
• Familiarity with Cost Estimation software/tools including aPriori
• Ability to read and understand Engineering Drawings and Specifications
• Ability to manipulate and interpret 3D Solid CAD Models
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills to interpret supplier data and identify opportunities
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel

Competencies and Abilities (Could include Leadership behaviors too):

• Strong self management and ability to work independently to meet timescales and objectives
• The ability to provide robust and imaginative technical solutions to drive down costs in manufactured products
• The ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information. 
• Willing and able to identify and support change and continuous improvement in own and wider business environments.
• Adhere to any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of self, staff and visitors
• Assertive, resilient and welcomes change in a complex environment
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others
• Able to deliver well rounded complete solutions and present to peers/seniors after completion
• Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings

Education & Experience:

• Degree level BSc in engineering as a minimum
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supplier engaging role within automotive or aerospace industry
• Previous Cost Estimation and modelling experience essential (although training will be given)
• Familiarity with modelling software e.g. aPriori strongly desirable, although excel based experience acceptable
• Strong verbal and written communication with English as the language used within the global business.
• Language skills in the local region an advantage  
• Flexibility and ability to travel worldwide (10-20% of work time)

We offer…

Join us and we'll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You'll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You'll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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