Engineering Industrial Placement

Safran; Cherwell District; Presencial; GBP 20.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holid a

Flexible benefits programme

Training, development and career prog.

Descripción de la vacante

Safran is seeking an Engineering Industrial Placement student at our Banbury site. You will work with experienced engineers on the full lifecycle, from design and analysis through testing, validation and new product introduction. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced composite technologies in aerospace.

You'll develop skills in CAD, FEA, testing and technical analysis while contributing to real projects and professional development under the Early Careers team.

Formación

• Currently pursuing a relevant Engineering degree with an industrial placement as part of studies.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good organisation and communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent working

Educación

Engineering degree in progress

Herramientas

CAD

FEA

Engineering calculations

Product testing

Descripción del empleo

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, The assessment centre will include an interview, presentation and group exercise, along with an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about Safran.

Stage 4 - Final Decision Successful candidates will receive an update following the assessment centre. Stage 5 - Onboarding Our Early Careers team will support you before you join, providing regular updates and opportunities to connect with fellow placement students.

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.

Desirable Criteria

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme
• Training, development and career progression opportunities, 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:

• Women at Safran
• Diversity at Safran
• STEM Ambassadors
• Employee Forum
• Sports & Social Clubs
• Charity Partnerships
• Health & Wellbeing Programmes

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