Overview
Placement in Manufacturing Engineering at Airbus. Start date: 17 August 2026. Location: Broughton, North Wales. Duration: 12.5 months. We welcome applications from undergraduates and encourage reviewing opportunities to find the best match for your experience and aspirations.
Responsibilities
* Scoping and delivering improvement projects.
* Supporting Wing of Tomorrow development with the AMRC (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre).
* Shaping the future through digitalisation, product architecture and sustainability.
* Identify, analyse and solve recurrent technical issues not directly manageable by operators and the First Line Manager.
* Provide an end-to-end view at shop floor level within the production team.
* Achieve optimised efficiency and work results through planning, production control and management of products and the design of processes.
* Aim to achieve Industrial Excellence targets by ensuring adherence and continuous improvement of the operational process.
* Daily support for and management of technical issues and continuous improvements; drive innovations and new technologies; manage outstanding work, maintenance, and issues or developments related to jigs and tools; introduce industrial process changes.
* Work as part of a multi-functional team across different variants and build stages at Broughton.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Our placements are open to undergraduates only for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
* Studying towards a degree in Engineering, a Technical field, or equivalent.
* Good understanding of Microsoft and Google tools; strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to listen, understand and convey information; interest in developing yourself; ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
* CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability for the role.
* Security clearance: BPSS check required; UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may be needed depending on the role.
* Equality of opportunity: Airbus is committed to an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Benefits & How to Apply
* Salary: £23,400
* 35 hours per week; Flexible working hours; Half-day Fridays
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Apply early to avoid missing out as adverts may close when sufficient applications are received.
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