Supply Chain Quality Management 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

We are responsible for end to end Supply Chain Operations and Quality for Telemetry, Tele-command & Antenna Equipment for the Space System in Airbus Defence & Space. We are a dedicated transnational team located across France, UK, Germany & Japan who take pride in delivering to our end customer the required equipment On-Quality, On-time & On-Cost.

What will you be doing

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

• Act as interface with suppliers for operational activities
• Assess suppliers during tendering phase and contribute to the selection decision
• Manage/contribute to supply chain & quality aspects of the contract being responsible for On time, on Quality (and on Cost when applicable) performance
• Manage supplier quality Approval ensure that suppliers are compliant with certifications required in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Monitor or support new product introduction, ToW, changes, to ensure industrial qualification maturity before serial phase
• Assess the Supplier capacity, capability & performance and contribute to the Supplier development
• Identify the supplier industrial risks and propose mitigation actions
• Work out short term recovery plans
• Initiate and manage supplier performance improvement projects
• Report on supplier operational performance
• Apply the current associated tools to manage all activities related to supplier management

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.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

• Studying toward an Engineering or Business related degree
• Keen interest in Supply Chain Management
• Attention to detail
• Keen willingness to learn

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

The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

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.