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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12.5-month placement at Airbus in Broughton, North Wales, supporting the Single Aisle Wing Value Stream Management team.
- Gain hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, project management, and digital tools, with opportunities for problem-solving and collaboration.
- Receive a salary of £24,246 per year, with flexible and hybrid working options, 25 days holiday, and half-day Fridays.
- Applications close on 25 October 2026, and the placement starts on 16 August 2027.
- This role is for undergraduates studying relevant degrees such as Engineering or Business Management.
About the Role
This is a 12.5-month placement within the Single Aisle Wing Value Stream Management (VSM) team at Airbus in Broughton, North Wales.
About Airbus
Airbus is a leader in aerospace innovation. The Single Aisle Wing VSM team is responsible for the end-to-end business and industrial orchestration of Single Aisle wings, ensuring a seamless flow to global Final Assembly Lines. This role offers exposure to the entire wing manufacturing lifecycle and its integration into Airbus's global industrial system.
What You Will Be Doing
- Connecting with Teams: Collaborate with different departments and international assembly lines, developing global communication skills.
- Understanding a Wing's Journey: Support engineering teams on technical improvements and learn how aircraft wings are designed and built.
- Improving How We Work: Contribute to projects focused on production capacity and optimizing processes, understanding the impact of strategic thinking on the factory floor.
- Exploring Digital Tools: Assist in using digital technologies to enhance processes and learn about new tools in an industrial environment.
- Contributing to Key Projects: Participate in initiatives for future wing production, including digital improvements and manufacturing flow efficiency. Develop project management basics and presentation skills.
- Learning about Project Costs: Gain an introduction to project budget management.
- Solving Real Problems: Investigate challenges with teams and suppliers, understand root causes, and contribute to solutions.
Why Spend Your Placement Year with Us?
- Real Experience: Apply university learning to aerospace challenges.
- See the Bigger Picture: Understand the operations of a major global company and inter-departmental collaboration.
- Build Your Skills: Develop practical skills in project support, communication, problem-solving, and digital tools.
- Supportive Environment: Receive guidance and mentorship.
- Friendly Team: Join a welcoming team that values interns.
- A Foot in the Door: Experience the aerospace industry and build career connections.
Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate for the entire duration of the placement.
- Studying for a degree in areas such as Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing), Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain / Logistics, Computer Science, or similar.
- Comfortable with tools like Google Workspace and eager to learn new digital tools.
- A team player, happy to collaborate.
- A clear thinker, able to break down problems.
- Ready to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Security Clearance
- Subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.
- May require UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
Application Details
- Salary: £24,246 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week, with flexible working hours and hybrid options available.
- Benefits: Half day Fridays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Start Date: 16 August 2027
- Duration: 12.5 months
- Location: Broughton, North Wales, UK
- Application Close Date: 25 October 2026
Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.