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Collins Aerospace Systems, part of Raytheon Technologies, is on the lookout for a Production Planning Industrial Placement student to join the team in Wolverhampton on a 12-month contract.

Reporting to the Material Manager, your new position will be to ensure the shop floor has the necessary materials and machines for the assembly and test lines, as a means to support our military customers.

This is a new position in the organisation and a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own! Joining a team of 9 and supporting the machining shop, this position is primarily site based in Wolverhampton and full training will be provided.

Personal characteristics/ qualifications

We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates who will be developed in the following areas:

  • Understand forecast / planned Customer demand
  • Validate schedule to capacity
  • Look after the work order release in line with Build requirement
  • Handle the escalation process when a deviation from plan occurs
  • Be responsible for the engineering change introduction, product transfer and entry into service
  • Work alongside; operators, production schedules, materials and equipment to ensure on time in full delivery to all customers
  • Communicate with our customers
  • Knowledge of Excel (look ups, pivot tables) is required
  • Great influencing skills
  • Ability to work with multiple priorities which could be time sensitive
  • You will be a keen problem solver and enjoy getting to the root cause of an issue and resolving it

This is a great opportunity to broaden your personal development and experience exciting challenges. If you’re interested in a Work Placement with Collins Aerospace, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must be able to commit to the full 12 month placement (apart from the 25 days annual holiday).

Application process

Your application will go through a variety of selection methods which may result in an interview. Please note that as we find suitable candidates we will no longer accept applications for this opportunity so we suggest you apply as early as possible to have the best chance of success!  Good Luck!