Job Description:

Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses. 
  
Within the Operations area, we are seeking a Should Cost Engineer for our office in Cascina Costa (VA). 

Job description

The main responsibilities and activities associated with the role are listed below:

• identify and analyze the technical, functional and performance characteristics of mechanical systems (components, mechanical transmissions, kinematic mechanisms) and hydraulic systems (servo controls and hydraulic circuits)
• identify and define the cost drivers of mechanical and hydraulic components/equipment
• estimate the cost of mechanical and hydraulic products by applying the most appropriate industrial cost estimation methods (parametric / analogy / bottom-up). Perform VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) analyses on mechanical and hydraulic products

Requirements

• Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering (specialization in mechanical and hydraulic systems)
• knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems (rotary-wing and/or fixed-wing aircraft)
• mechanical technologies, development and testing of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Problem Solving
• Initiative and motivation 
• VA/VE
• English, advanced/intermediate level (spoken and written B2/C1 Level)
• level of experience: 4/5 years in a similar role

Seniority 
Junior: 3–5 years of experience 

WHAT WE OFFER 
Engagement, recognition of skills, and a strong focus on people's well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture. 
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating work environment by actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity enhancement. 
Our reference collective labor agreement is the National Collective Labor Agreement (CCNL) for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector. 
Working arrangement: Hybrid 
Employment category: White-collar employee 
Contract type: Permanent contract 
13th-month salary 
Performance bonus linked to business results 
Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year 
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills 
Well-being: We place the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people first, offering a variety of solutions tailored to their needs. 
  
The company reserves the right to assess the appropriate employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria emerging during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the position itself, in accordance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable legislation. 
  
  
THE SELECTION PROCESS 
We look forward to receiving your application: please submit your CV within three weeks of the job posting date. 
  
How does the selection process work? 
Following the application collection phase, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be evaluated and shortlisted. 
Selected candidates will take part in an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, focusing on motivation and aptitude, followed by an in-depth technical interview with the relevant Business function. 
At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of whether the outcome is positive or negative. 

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