Placement
Closes in 12 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month Manufacturing Engineering placement at Airbus in Broughton, North Wales.
- Earn a salary of £24,246 per year, working 35 hours per week with hybrid options and half-day Fridays.
- Gain skills in Industrial Planning, Project Management, and more, while contributing to innovation and improvement projects.
- Must be an undergraduate studying towards an Engineering or Technical degree.
- Applications close on 06 November 2026.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement within Airbus's Manufacturing Engineering teams, based in Broughton, North Wales.
What You Will Be Doing
You will gain skills in Industrial Planning, Project Management, Communication, Finances, and Supply Chain integration. Activities may include:
- Scoping and delivering improvement projects.
- Supporting Wing of Tomorrow development with the AMRC.
- Shaping the future through digitalization, product architecture, and sustainability.
- Identifying, analyzing, and solving recurrent technical issues.
- Providing an end-to-end view at shop floor level.
- Optimizing efficiency and work results through planning and process design.
- Ensuring adherence and continuous improvement of the operational process to meet Industrial Excellence targets.
About Manufacturing Engineering at Airbus
Airbus's Manufacturing Engineering teams focus on technical issues, continuous improvements, innovation, and new technologies. Disciplines include:
- Jigs & Tooling
- Process Planning
- Industrial Configuration
- Sustainability
- Major Projects
- Lineside Support
- Automation and Robotics
- Assembly Technologies
- Digitalization
- Rapid Prototyping
Requirements
- You must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying towards a degree in Engineering, a Technical field, or equivalent.
- Good understanding of Microsoft and Google Tools.
- Ability to be a team player.
- Strong communication skills (listening, understanding, and conveying information).
- A strong interest in self-development.
- An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems.
Benefits
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- 35 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working options available
- Half day Fridays
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Security Clearance
- You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.
- You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Application Information
- Applications close on 06 November 2026.
- Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter.