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Production Control Improvements Placement (13 months)

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Airbus

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
    Business, Operations & Strategy
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AI generated summary

  • You must be an undergraduate in STEM, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management, with strong organizational, IT, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Security clearance is needed.
  • You will identify improvement opportunities, lead projects, create KPIs, automate reporting, analyze MRP data, and support training material development and root cause analysis.

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.
  • *Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered*
  • Successful candidates will typically be able to demonstrate the following:
  • Studying towards a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics), Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Business Management;
  • Good organisational skills (time management, planning, prioritisation, etc.);
  • IT and numerical skills;
  • Good communication with stakeholders from different levels and the ability to influence;
  • Problem solving skills;
  • Team working.
  • SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

Responsibilities

  • Identifying potential improvement opportunities within the department or interdepartmental processes
  • Creating and defining improvement proposals, project charters and business cases
  • Leading, managing and delivering improvement projects across the department, coordinating resources and controlling schedules and budgets
  • Mapping and maintaining up to date visualisations of Production Planning and Control processes
  • Supporting the development of single point lessons and training material for new processes
  • Creating and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to support the performance management of Space Systems Production in the UK
  • Excel VBA or Google Suite coding to support the automation of data reporting
  • Analysis of Material Requirements Planning / Material Resource Planning (MRP I/II) data (SAP P11)
  • Involvement in Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and/or Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to support root cause elimination / mitigation and/or application of robust controls

FAQs

What is the duration of the Production Control Improvements Placement?

The duration of the placement is 13 months.

When does the placement start?

The placement starts on 21st July 2025.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Stevenage.

What is the salary for this placement?

The salary for the placement is £22,250.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are 37 hours per week with flexible working hours.

Are there any holidays provided during the placement?

Yes, there are 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

What educational background is required for this placement?

Candidates should be studying towards a degree in STEM, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or Business Management.

Are we required to submit a cover letter with the application?

Yes, it is mandatory to include a CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Will there be training provided for this role?

Yes, support in creating and developing training materials for new processes will be part of the activities undertaken during the placement.

Is UK Security Clearance necessary for this position?

Yes, candidates need to be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or will be subject to a BPSS check.

What kind of projects will I be involved in during the placement?

You will be involved in identifying improvement opportunities, managing improvement projects, creating KPIs, and automating data reporting among other activities.

Can I apply if I am not a current undergraduate?

No, this placement is open to undergraduates only, and it is mandatory for candidates to be undergraduates for the whole duration of the placement.

Airbus

We pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide the most efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers the most modern and fuel-efficient airliners. 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 worldwide. Airbus approaches sustainability by respecting the planet, valuing people and enabling prosperity. These guiding principles are embedded in our operations and activities. In 2022, the Company generated revenues of €58.8 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000.

Culture & Values

  • Customer Focus

    Customer focus is deeply embedded into our mindset, driving us to deliver on time, on cost and on quality. We partner with our customers to satisfy their needs and deliver benefits through valuable and sustainable solutions. We understand that each of us has an impact on customer relations through the work we do, which is why we always act with integrity and to the highest professional standards.

  • Integrity

    We work with integrity, choosing to speak up when our principles for ethical conduct are not respected. Our zero tolerance on unethical and non-compliant actions enables us to move forward with positivity and care. We act as ambassadors for the company, representing the integrity of Airbus even when we are outside work. The Airbus Ethics and Compliance programme seeks to ensure that the company business practices not only conform to applicable laws, regulations and principles, but remains above all ethical standard benchmarks.

  • Respect

    Respect guides us in our daily interactions. We respect each other, our customers and our products. We focus on building trust through transparent and honest communications. We create inclusive working environments, where all employees are listened to and valued for their individuality. We treat each other, and all our stakeholders, in the same considerate way that we would wish to be treated ourselves.

  • Creativity

    We value and encourage creativity. We recognise that creativity exists in many forms, with ideas brimming at every level, from “shoot for the moon” ambitions, right down to our daily work. Creativity can often mean simply looking at things in a different way and our collaborative culture allows us to build on ideas and continually improve the work that we do. We make sure that everyone at Airbus has the time, space and tools to progress ideas with imagination and passion. We are always ready to act with courage, challenging our ideas and learning from our processes when we need to go back to the drawing board.

  • Reliability

    We strive to maintain and build on our standards, proving and cementing our reputation for reliability. We each feel responsible for the collective success and progress of our global team and take accountability for our actions and outputs. We are dependable and can be trusted to ensure the safety and success of our products. We take pride in our work, ensuring the service and products we deliver are exceptional and completely reliable.

  • We are One / Team Work!

    We understand that there is power in individuals, but believe there is a much greater power in collaboration and teamwork. We seek to create engaging and inclusive workplaces, where everyone has the freedom to speak up and listen to each other with an open mind.

Benefits

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts

  • Health Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid and Unpaid Holidays