Ergonomics/Human Factors Internship (12 Months)

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Start date: July 2020

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Broughton

To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging internship opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.

Our internships 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.

Working within the Manufacturing Engineering department of the Broughton site, this is an exciting opportunity to influence and drive change in an established wing manufacturing facility.

The ergonomics team is a small team but influential within manufacturing engineering department, it has close links with operations, manufacturing engineering & health & safety. The team focus on optimizing human working conditions and the overall system performance for both existing and new manufacturing processes.

Given the large scope of the team we will endeavor to find the best area to suit you and your development resulting in an exciting, challenging and rewarding working experience.

We embrace diversity and believe in building empowered teams of complimentary personalities and skills.

During this internship, the activities you may undertake will include:

·  Increase efficiency and to minimise the negative impact of the work
·  Influence product development in line with ‘design for manufacture’ principles
·  Develop and drive strategic plans for ergonomic risk reduction
·  Identifying work related ergonomic risk factors at the workplace and propose solutions to mitigate risks
·  Anticipation of risk, application of theory, principles, data and methods to enable design that will optimise human health and overall production system efficiency
·  Application of national laws and regulations related to Environmental Health and Safety and Ergonomics

Skills

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 Internships 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;

·  Attention to detail a must
·  Effective communication skills.
·  Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills
·  Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals and objectives
·  Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary
·  Awareness of health and safety standards and regulations

You must be an undergraduate for the full duration of the placement, studying towards a degree in one of the following:

·  Ergonomics/Human Factors Degree or similar.

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

.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. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email interns@airbus.com . 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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.