The Value Engineer drives cost optimisation and value across AJW’s global aviation supply chain by applying engineering insight, market intelligence, and data-led analysis to component decisions. This role sits at the core of how parts are repaired, sourced, and managed directly influencing cost, availability, and long-term asset performance.
Working across OEMs, MROs, and global suppliers, the Value Engineer plays a key role in challenging repair strategies, improving commercial outcomes, and shaping component lifecycle decisions supporting AJW’s mission to transform aviation efficiency through smarter, more effective operations.
Analyse repair, procurement, and inventory costs to identify value opportunities
Develop should-cost models using labour, material, process, and market inputs
Support decisions on repair, overhaul, scrap, exchange, or alternative sourcing
Challenge supplier pricing and support negotiations with data-backed insights
Assess impact of reliability trends, modifications, and repair scope changes
Work cross-functionally (procurement, repairs, technical, PBH) to optimise outcomes
Monitor cost performance, identifying trends, risks, and improvement areas
Provide clear recommendations balancing technical and commercial factors
Contribute to process improvement, automation, and better use of data
Experience in aviation, MRO, engineering, or technical procurement environments
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical and commercial data
Understanding of aircraft component repair processes and cost drivers
Ability to interpret technical documentation (e.g. findings, manuals, quotations)
Strong Excel or data analysis capability
Commercial awareness with focus on cost and value
Experience in cost modelling or value engineering
Knowledge of reliability concepts (e.g. MTBF/MTBUR)
Exposure to PBH contracts
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Quantum, AMOS)
Continuous improvement or Lean experience
At AJW, we’re more than just a business—we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:
A team fun budget to bring colleagues together.
Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development.
A discretionary bonus and healthcare
Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.
To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
AJW Group is a world-leading independent component parts, repair and supply-chain solutions provider, transforming efficiency in commercial, business, and defence aviation.
The company has established mutually beneficial, trusted partnerships to transform aviation efficiency, utilising its extensive vendor supply chain to lead the industry, increasing efficiency and customer value.
A key part of AJW Group is AJW Technique (AJWT), a 220,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art component MRO facility based in Montreal, Canada. An additional MRO hub, AJWT Europe, opened in October 2021.
Core service areas include: part sales and support, contracted component support, component MRO, supply-chain solutions, asset management, engine services, aircraft interiors, battery repair and overhaul, and leasing of aircraft spare parts and engines.
AJW has operational hubs and local offices across Africa, Asia Pacific, China, CIS, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and North America.
AJW Group offers 24/7/365 support and operates an outstanding Aircraft On Ground (AOG) service.
