Manufacturing Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus is offering an internship at the Filton, Bristol site for undergraduates pursuing an Engineering degree. You will rotate through Operations, Technical, and Support Functions, contributing to projects such as the A400M and A350 initiatives.

The role emphasizes learning-by-doing, accountability for project delivery, and collaboration across Quality, Operations, and Finance. Flexible hours, hybrid working options, and a supportive environment are provided to develop future engineers.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Engineering, a Technical field, or equivalent.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate information.
• Strong interest in developing yourself.
• Creative solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across the whole wing and sub-assembly process and an overview of current manufacturing.
• Use diverse skills (technical, project management, communication) to complete tasks.
• Initiate and support team activities with Quality, Operations, finance and other functions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions with the customer in mind.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive team and explore different ways of thinking to reach technical solutions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Engineering undergraduate

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.

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 stakeholder from across multiple functions, taking differing views in to 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.*

• 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.

Company and Job Details

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Support to Management

Contact

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Equal Opportunities

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. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail].

Flexibility and Innovation

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.

Airbus Leadership

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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