Aerospace Project Management Placement - Lean & Safety

Prestwick Aerosystems; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited at the Broughton facility offers an active, hands-on project management placement within the Business Support and Health & Safety team for undergraduates. You will bridge daily operations with long-term strategic goals by delivering continuous improvement initiatives from concept to execution across the assembly line.

This structured development program targets lean manufacturing, aviation operations, and safety culture, with mentorship and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Academic Foundation: Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Management, Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Mindset: A foundational interest in Lean manufacturing, aviation, and problem-solving.
• Technical & Digital Literacy: Proficiency with digital collaboration and project tools (Google Workspace/G‑Suite experience)
• Communication: Exceptional communication and listening skills, with the confidence to build relationships, facilitate meetings, and influence stakeholders at various levels of the business.
• A Proactive Drive: A collaborative teammate who is eager to learn, comfortable adapting to changing priorities, and ready to take ownership of project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project Coordination & Delivery: Leading continuous improvement initiatives from concept to execution, tracking cost-saving milestones, and managing project timelines across the assembly line.
• Risk & Safety Management: Treating safety as a core project constraint by conducting risk assessments, leading incident investigations, and implementing corrective action plans to champion our zero-accident culture.
• Lean & Process Optimisation: Mapping workflows and applying lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, streamline the wing manufacturing process, and improve operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a key interface between shop-floor operators, engineering teams, and senior management to influence positive safety behaviors and drive project buy-in.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Aviation

Problem-solving

Communication

Proactive drive

Google Workspace

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Management, Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited at the Broughton facility offers an active, hands-on project management placement within the Business Support and Health & Safety team for undergraduates. You will bridge daily operations with long-term strategic goals by delivering continuous improvement initiatives from concept to execution across the assembly line.

This structured development program targets lean manufacturing, aviation operations, and safety culture, with mentorship and collaboration across