Operational Specialist Laboratory Placement 2022

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.

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging placement opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our placements  give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.

About us

Are you looking for a work placement opportunity ?

Would you like to discover the work within our Materials Laboratory Team?

Then this placement could be for you !

The Materials Laboratory Department at Broughton is in place to provide Specialist Quality Services through investigative work to various departments within Airbus as well as external customers and suppliers, through chemical and metallurgical analysis. Our work helps to ensure the quality, safety and airworthiness of all supplied, subcontracted and manufactured products.

As a placement student within our department, you will have the opportunity to learn how our Metallurgists & Chemists provide support for the overall Airbus production systems.

What will you be doing

You will have your own dedicated tasks to fulfil, supported by the team and the opportunity to see how our analytical techniques aid the production of our products,some examples as below:

Mechanical - Carrying out all testing of mechanical nature - such as the control of heat treatment, tensile mechanical testing and process coupon checks of riveting stacks for countersink gapping.

Chemical - Control of process in Surface Treatment Facilities, chemical analysis and associated performance check of equipment and consumables.

Metallurgical - Investigation of product/material non-conformance including material failures and fractures, approval of specialist manufacturing personnel, and assessment of suppliers' technical capabilities.

During this placement, the activities you may also undertake will include;

• Carrying out investigations
• Analysing & reporting findings to the relevant functions
• Liaising with different functions to ensure amendments are captured,
• Looking for improvement opportunities,
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure we have a harmonised approach of processes,
• Delivering changes / best practices, synergies and promoting business excellence.

Skills required

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count !

Please note our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement, studying towards a degree in one of the following- Chemistry / Metallurgy / Materials Engineering

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

• Interest in Science/Chemistry
• Adherence to processes
• Team working
• Laboratory experience is preferred
• Excellent research and presentation skills
• Knowledge of analytical methods / instruments ie, ICP, IC & XRF techniques.
• Microsoft/G-suites knowledge: Advanced
• English: Fluent

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

Benefits

• £18,000 salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

Contact

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

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.