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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.
An exciting opportunity for a work placement within the Tooling and Metrology department in Broughton for an innovative and hard working individual.
About us
We are a driven team of experienced and time served Airbus professionals, who strive to ensure the business is benchmark in all its fields and providing top quality service to our customers.The team is made up of time served machinists, tool makers, measurement specialists, joiners, welders and electricians whose specialist skills are required to support the production build. We have many specialist machines/equipment and are also working with the latest technology to improve our processes.We work across all aircraft variants on the site. Networking with customers and stakeholder management is key for us. We are looking for someone confident with really good people skills, who can be self motivated, proactive and willing to learn about the Airbus philosophy.
What will you be doing
You will learn all about what the Tooling and Metrology world within Airbus has to offer and have the chance to use your skills to work closely with the teams and implement change and improvement. The role will put you at the centre of Wing Jig Recertification, Wing Metrology Measurements and critical aircraft machining tasks. You will gain knowledge and understanding of all airbus variants across the site due to the diverse work we carry out . You will work with a variety of different people both inside the team and around the plant and will have the opportunity to support and autonomously run projects across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People as well as Continuous Improvement and strategy.
During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include;
- Safety related topics like Risk Assessments, PUWER, LOLER and safety audits in our production environments
- Working with the Quality team on Process Confirmations, asset care plans and root cause analysis tools (Practical Problem Solving)
- Help with team engagement initiatives and the employee involvement scheme, as well as environment and sustainability projects
- Represent the tooling business at drumbeat reviews and be a focal point for our customers, which will develop communication, business agility and problem solving skills
Your ideas and support will also play a valuable part in defining our long term strategy, including the introduction of new technologies. Working with different areas of the business will help you to develop presentation, networking and stakeholder management skills that will be required and will be valuable in future career opportunities.
You will also learn about Airbus Operating System's and Lean principles which will be at the forefront of all projects to ensure the best possible outcomes can be achieved.
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;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Appetite for improvement and bringing innovative ideas to a situation
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
- Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Willingness to get involved, learn and immerse yourself in the Airbus ways of working
Note you do not need to have any in depth understanding of tooling or metrology processes
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.
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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.
