Wing Manufacturing Ops Intern — Lean & Process Improvement

Prestwick Aerosystems; Broughton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in the UK offers a student placement in the Single Aisle Structures wing manufacturing area. You will gain first-hand experience within the operational area, supporting project work while learning lean manufacturing and production processes.

The role is open to undergraduates for the full duration of the placement, with opportunities to rotate across departments and exposure to budget and forecasting tasks.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
• Pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge on lean manufacturing methods.
• Past experience in working in groups or teams.
• Good communication skills in both written and oral.
• High level of understanding of G Suite incl. Google Slides and Google Sheets.
• High level of teamwork, flexibility and driven nature.
• Creativity to problem solving with drive and enthusiasm.
• Desire to develop project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Finance management, including budgeting and project forecasting.
• Shop Floor workshops - removing wastes, improving efficiencies and following lean principles.
• Leading projects to change processes using Airbus methodologies.
• Supporting operations using Click ‘n’ Buy to purchase materials / negotiate with suppliers / track stock.
• Fully supporting the operational production system.
• Supporting Environmental Health and Safety improvement projects.
• Managing stakeholders and delivering to customers.
• Training.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Business/Engineering degree (in progress)

Tools

G Suite

Google Slides

Google Sheets

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited in the UK offers a student placement in the Single Aisle Structures wing manufacturing area. You will gain first-hand experience within the operational area, supporting project work while learning lean manufacturing and production processes.

The role is open to undergraduates for the full duration of the placement, with opportunities to rotate across departments and exposure to budget and forecasting tasks.