Summer Internship 2027 - Data Analytics - Operational Excellence

Airbus Americas; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site is offering a Summer Intern - Operational Excellence Analyst to join the Data and Analytics Plateau in Mobile, AL.

You will work with a range of stakeholders on site, supporting digital transformation efforts, data visualization, and analytics to improve manufacturing processes. This 6-month internship provides hands-on experience with cross-functional teams and digital tools in a real-world environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, C++, or Google Apps Script for data extraction and automation.
• Familiarity with general IT tools and workspace platforms (e.g., Google Workspace).

Responsibilities

• Support project governance, risk tracking, and milestone reporting for digital transformation initiatives.
• Engage with on-site stakeholders including Operations and Industrial Engineering.
• Map data flows and build dashboards to communicate insights to shop-floor teams; perform exploratory data analysis.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

C++

Google Apps Script

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Dashboarding

Google Workspace

Education

Data Science / Analytics (ongoing)

Tools

Python

Job description

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Job Description:

Airbus Mobile Manufacturing Site is looking for a Summer Intern - Operational Excellence Analyst to join our Data and Analytics Plateau team based in Mobile, AL.

In this role you will be exposed to the wide range of digital transformation impacts within the Mobile Manufacturing site. You will be working with and managing a wide range of stakeholders on site ranging from: Operations to Industrial Engineering.

Meet the Team:

As part of the Data and Analytics Plateau team, you will be part of a team focusing on digital systems and software solutions. Our mission is to seek, define, develop and deploy world class digital capabilities that systematically improve the way we work.

Your Working Environment:

In Mobile, AL on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Program Highlights:

• Summer internship program to last 6 months between dates:
• Participate within the Data & Analytics plateau for MMS.
• Support key digital initiatives on site within the development & deployment phases to the customers.
• You will have dedicated support for development within the project management & technical domains.

Your Challenges:

• Project Management: 40%
  • Project governance & risk tracking - Support the monitoring and reporting of project health, risks, and milestones across digital transformation initiatives.
  • Stakeholder engagement - Act as a communications focal point connecting technical data scientists/engineers with shop-floor operational end-users.
  • Change management - Help manage the human aspect of change by driving user adoption for newly launched digital systems and workspace tools.
• Data Visualisation & Analytics / Data Management: 40%
  • Map data flows for a specific production process and create user-friendly dashboards to communicate key insights to shop-floor teams.
  • Perform exploratory analysis on structured operational data to identify statistical properties, uncover outlier trends, and clean initial data sets for future machine learning models.
• Personal Skills Boost: 15%
  • Business understanding & production insights.
  • Upskilling on technical solutions & tools within a full time environment.

• Additional responsibilities: 5%
  • Management of AD-HOC requests from key stakeholders.

Your Boarding Pass:

Technical requirements

• Academic Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Programming Fundamentals: Practical knowledge of programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, C++, or Google Apps Script to support data extraction, integration, and basic script automation.
• Digital Toolsets: Comfort handling general IT tools, digital system development basics, and workspace platforms (e.g., Google Workspace toolsets).

Personal Attributes