Operational Excellence Engineering Placement Year

Moog Inc.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Access to mental health support

Life assurance

Company pension contribution starting at 6%

Free parking

Access to electric car charging

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wolverhampton is offering an entry-level Operational Excellence Engineering Placement Year. Candidates will gather data and run experiments alongside experienced engineers while developing skills in a supportive environment. This role is designed for penultimate and final year students studying STEM or business-related subjects, providing excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be studying a relevant STEM or business studies degree.
• Open to penultimate/final year students.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers to gather data and run experiments.
• Support teams in delivering training and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Studying a STEM subject

Business studies degree

Job description

Operational Excellence Engineering Placement Year

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• Moog Inc. is a world‑leader in designing and engineering motion control products for aerospace, defence, industrial, and medical industries.
• Over the last 65+ years, their engineers have manufactured advanced technologies where precise control of velocity, force, acceleration, and fluid flow are essential.
• The company is split across four business areas: Military Aircraft Group, Commercial Aircraft Group, Industrial Group, and Space and Defence Group.

The Placement:

Moog’s Operational Excellence (OpEx) team supports the company in building a strong continuous‑improvement culture where “everyone is improving everything, every day.” They work with teams across the business to help deliver training, coaching, and practical problem‑solving skills that make work safer, faster, and less wasteful.

You will work with Moog’s engineers to gather data, run experiments, and solve problems that save time and money. You’ll be exposed to many parts of the business and have the chance to grow your technical, practical, and people skills.

If you enjoy teamwork, learning new skills, and making a real impact whilst also helping others, OpEx is the place to grow, try ideas, and make a real and lasting difference.

Why should you apply:

• You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.
• Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, including: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), private medical insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice.
• You'll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, life assurance and a company pension contribution starting at 6%.

Who can apply:

• All placements are available to penultimate/final year students.
• You must be studying a STEM subject such as engineering and manufacturing, or a business studies degree.
• You're the sort of person who has a willingness to go out and try different things.

The Application Process:

• To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter that includes your predicted degree grade and, where possible, the grades you have achieved in your completed modules to date. Moog is also keen to hear about any hobbies or projects that are relevant to this placement.
• Moog are recruiting for a wide range of opportunities and are happy to consider applicants for multiple placements; if you progress to the next stage you will be asked which other placements you’d like to be considered for.
• The selection process includes attending an assessment centre and a 60‑minute Teams interview. Applicants must be available to attend an assessment centre and site tour at Moog’s Wolverhampton facility in February 2026.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources, Administrative, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Engineering Services, and Human Resources Services