Engineering Industrial Placement

Safran; Banbury; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company performance bonus

Pension with up to 10% employer/conrt.

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Safran is seeking an Engineering Industrial Placement student for Banbury. You will work with experienced engineers on the design, development and validation of advanced composite technologies used in aerospace applications.

The placement offers hands-on CAD/FEA work, data analysis, and exposure to product development within a world-class aerospace environment. You will gain practical design and testing experience, apply degree knowledge in real-world projects, and develop professional skills

Formación

• Currently studying towards an engineering degree with an industrial placement opportunity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Interest in composite materials, manufacturing or aerospace engineering.
• Familiarity with CAD, FEA, engineering calculations or product testing is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Support design and validation of new systems and components throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Create CAD models and detailed drawings, defining key features.
• Assist with testing and validation using hand calculations, FEA and physical tests.
• Contribute to tooling design and commissioning for manufacture and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers and customers to ensure technical compliance.
• Analyze test data and contribute to technical documentation and reports.
• Support new product introduction and broader engineering activities.
• Build knowledge of composite technologies and aerospace engineering.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Interest in composites

Educación

Engineering degree in progress (BEng/BSc)

Herramientas

CAD

FEA

Engineering calculations

Product testing

3D modeling

Descripción del empleo

Location: Banbury
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Industrial Placement
Start Date: July 2027

Safran - Here, We Craft Excellence Together

Safran is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space, designing and supporting innovative technologies that shape the future of aviation.

As an Engineering Industrial Placement student, you'll gain hands‑on experience applying your academic knowledge within a world‑class aerospace environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to the design, development and validation of advanced composite technologies used in aerospace applications.

This placement offers a unique opportunity to build practical engineering experience while developing the technical and professional skills that will support your future career.

• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training, development and career progression opportunities

About the Role

Based at our Banbury site, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to projects across the engineering lifecycle, from initial design and analysis through to testing, validation and new product introduction.

During your placement, you'll gain practical experience creating engineering designs, supporting product development, analysing test results and helping ensure products meet technical and quality requirements.

You'll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through your degree in a real-world environment while developing your understanding of advanced composite technologies and aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, design and validation of new systems and components.
• Create CAD models and detailed engineering drawings, defining key technical and quality features.
• Support design validation using hand calculations, FEA and physical testing.
• Assist with the design and commissioning of tooling for manufacture and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers and customers to support technical compliance.
• Analyse test data and contribute to engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Support new product introduction and wider engineering activities.
• Build knowledge of composite technologies, product development and aerospace engineering.

What's in It for You?

• Hands‑on experience contributing to real aerospace engineering projects.
• Exposure to the design, development and validation of advanced composite technologies.
• Dedicated support, mentoring and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop practical skills in areas such as CAD, FEA, testing and technical analysis.
• Valuable experience to support your future career in engineering, aerospace or advanced manufacturing.

Candidate Requirements

• Currently studying towards a relevant Engineering degree with the opportunity to complete an industrial placement as part of your studies.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• An interest in composite materials, manufacturing or aerospace engineering.
• Knowledge or experience of CAD, FEA, engineering calculations or product testing.
• An interest in product design, development and validation.

Inclusion & Belonging at Safran

We recognise that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.

We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome discussions about any reasonable adjustments that may help you participate fully.

We celebrate diversity and believe our differences help drive innovation, collaboration and success.

Get Involved

You can also become part of our wider Safran community through initiatives including:

• Diversity at Safran
• Employee Forum
• Sports & Social Clubs
• Charity Partnerships

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace while building a rewarding career with Safran.