Manufacturing Process Engineer Placement (12 months)

at  Airbus Defence and Space Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start date: 21st July 2025
Location: Portsmouth
Duration : 12 Months
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

ABOUT US:

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what’s your next change?
We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join an energetic team. Working within a team of 12 you will support approximately 60-70 shop floor staff.
Our Manufacturing Engineering team are the function which works with Engineering and Design and turns this into a Manufacturing Process ready for Operations to Build and Assemble the Payload. We drive to implement design for manufacture to ensure our product can be built safely and efficiently. We have preparation phases where we plan and prepare all activities ready before the Assembly starts. Plus we have an Operational phase where we support Operations with any support during the Assembly to ensure delivery of the product safely on time to an exceptional standard of quality.

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.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

During this placement the activities you may undertake include:

• Provide, maintain and improve assembly processes as the Spacecraft Production (SP) technical authority on satellite communication modules;
• Be the driving force behind process customisation activities for spacecraft assembly to ensure design for manufacture and implementation of innovative new technologies;
• As the internally recognised expert, be responsible for non-conformance resolution and robust second closure implementation to prevent reoccurrence;
• Support development and installation of new Manufacturing Execution Systems;
• Measure and maintain process cycle times and drive operational efficiency by reducing wastes and improving process performance.

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.
Guidance and supervision will always be available, but you will be given a large degree of freedom and responsibility to develop each project in your own way!