Manufacturing Engineering Placement

targetjobs UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

25 days holiday

Half-day Fridays

Salary: £24,246

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol invites undergraduates to join a 12.5-month internship within our Manufacturing Engineering team. The role offers exposure to the A400M, A350, and other R&D initiatives, with rotation across Operations, Technical, and Support functions.

You will work on diverse tasks, develop project management and technical skills, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver results while enjoying hybrid working and a healthy 25-day holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Open to undergraduates for the whole duration of the placement.
• CV and a Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability must be included.
• Studying towards a degree in Engineering or technical field.
• Strong listening, understanding and communication abilities.
• Interest in developing yourself and learning through on-the-job experience.
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across the wing and sub-assembly processes and current manufacturing steps.
• Apply technical, project management and communication skills to tasks.
• Initiate and support team activities with Quality, Operations and Finance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across functions; consider multiple viewpoints.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive team delivering technical solutions.

Skills

Technical

Project management

Communication

Education

Pursuing engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026!

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for; however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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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

The Filton Plant Manufacturing Engineering team is at the heart of all our tasks, working with every function to turn design intent into production reality. We provide production support, develop new technologies for cost reduction and efficiency, and work on new product introductions. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work in Operations, Technical, and Support Functions.

Your placement can cover projects such as the A400M, A350 Metallic, and other Research & Technology initiatives. We are a pioneering and innovative team of experienced engineers, covering a wide range of subjects from strategy, production support, and project management to manufacturing technologies, digitisation, Lean, and production planning. This gives you a wide spectrum of opportunities across various wing-related subjects.

If you enjoy a challenge without a predefined solution, taking full accountability for project delivery, and learning as you go, all while being at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, then this could be the perfect role for you. We are looking for individuals with the energy and drive to succeed and become future employees of our company.

What You Will Be Doing

• You will gain experience across the whole wing and sub-assembly process along with gaining a good overview of the current manufacturing process along with developing future solutions;
• The tasks will be varied and require you to use different skills (technical, project management, communication, etc.) in order to complete them successfully;
• You will initiate and support activities within the team along with working with Quality, Operations, Finance, and other functions;
• Manufacturing Engineering is a crucial link with the design organisation and production, therefore you will need to build relationships with stakeholders from across multiple functions, taking differing views into consideration, soliciting different views always with the customer in mind;
• We are a diverse and inclusive team and value different ways of thinking and working to get a technical solution.

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 Able To Demonstrate The Following

• Studying towards a degree in Engineering, a Technical field, or equivalent;
• You have the ability to listen, understand and communicate information;
• You have a strong interest in developing yourself;
• You are interested in finding creative solutions to complex problems.

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.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Support to Management

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. We will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect, and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.