Industrial Quality Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Broughton in North Wales is offering an undergraduate quality assurance internship for 12.5 months, starting 16 August 2027. The role is based in Broughton with hybrid options and a 35-hour week.

Applicants should be undergraduates for the full placement and include a CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation. Successful candidates will study Aerospace, Aeronautical or Manufacturing Engineering and will engage in quality investigations, corrective actions, and process harmonisation across

Qualifications

• Undergraduates only for the whole placement duration.
• CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability must be included.
• Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out investigations and root cause analysis into reported quality issues across Airbus sites.
• Ensure corrective and preventative actions are taken by the accountable department with cross‑functional teams.
• Deliver changes and promote best practices by working with Quality transnational teams to harmonise processes.
• Familiarise with Google Suite and big data tools to analyse non‑conformances and reduce issues.
• Develop knowledge of the wing product while working on a lineside team.

Skills

Proficient oral and written comms

Passion for Airbus & aviation

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Aerospace/Aeronautical/Manufacturing Eng degree

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026!

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Benefits

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us

At Airbus Broughton, we don’t just build wings; we are engineering the future of flight. As a global leader in aerospace manufacturing, our facility is the engine behind the wing sections for the A320, A330, and A350.

Our work spans the entire manufacturing journey, utilizing state-of-the-art automated skin-milling, precise sub-assembly, and rigorous final testing. We are also proud to be pioneers of the ‘Wing of Tomorrow’ program, where we are actively developing the next generation of aerospace technology.

We believe our greatest strength is our team, and we empower our employees through world-class apprenticeships and continuous upskilling.

What you will be doing

• Carrying out investigations and root cause analysis into reported quality issues supporting operational teams across multiple Airbus sites;

• Ensuring that appropriate corrective and preventative actions are taken by the accountable department by working as part of multifunctional teams in line with Quality rules and standards;

• Delivering changes, best practices, synergies and promoting business excellence by working with the Quality transnational teams to deploy harmonised processes;

• Familiarisation with digital tools including Google Suite and big data tools to analyse non-conformance data in order to support non-conformance reduction;

• Opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of our wing product working as part of one of our lineside teams.

Requirements

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.

*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

Successful candidates will be studying towards a degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Manufacturing Engineering and be someone who demonstrates:

• Passion about Airbus and the aviation industry;

• Proficient oral and written communication skills;

• Collaborates well within a team;

• Ability to adapt quickly.

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.

Contact

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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Quality Assurance

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