Operational Excellence Placement (12.5 months)

This role is ideal for a student interested in organizational management and corporate governance.

What you will be doing:

This internship provides hands-on experience in driving business transformation and continuous improvement within a complex defense environment. You will support the Operational Excellence team, providing the data, project coordination, and analytical support required to align Airbus objectives with UK MoD operational needs.

Your core responsibilities will include:

1. Strategic Support to Leadership:

   • Assist in managing the communication loop between Airbus and the MoD to ensure service delivery alignment;
   • Support the Senior Leadership Team by preparing high-quality briefing packs, reports, and meeting documentation;
   • Help ensure all organizational improvements align with customer requirements and QMS standards.

2. Transformation & Project Coordination:

   • Support in project governance by tracking milestones, managing and monitoring resource optimization;
   • Assist in the "human side" of transitions by creating engagement materials and supporting cultural adoption initiatives.

3. Operational Excellence & Data Analytics:

   • Support the rollout of the Airbus Operational Excellence System (OES) through data collection and digital tool deployment;
   • Facilitate Lean activities and document process improvements;
   • Monitor data to track "benefit realization" as a result of projects;
   • Take end-to-end ownership of one specific Continuous Improvement (CI) initiative.

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.

Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent;
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft tools for editing, preparing presentations, analyzing data, and creating charts is advantageous;
• You must be confident, proactive, and self-motivating, and able to work with minimal supervision;
• Good personal communication skills, both spoken and written, are essential;
• Having a UK driving licence and having access to a car would be beneficial.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Improvement & Performance Management

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