Manufacturing Process Engineer Placement (12 months)

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.

Benefits:

Salary: 22,250

37 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

*subject to completing full hours prior to this

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&39;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.

What you will be doing:

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!

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.

*Please  ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered*

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering;
• Ability to do some travelling within UK and International;
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques including 5S, root cause analysis and continuous improvement and practical problem solving;
• Understanding of manufacturing systems;
• Proactive and ability to take ownership over a task or projects;
• Ability to work within a team and independently.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

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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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