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    4. Performance & Improvements Placement Portsmouth 2023
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    The Performance & Improvements team are responsible for driving improvements activities so that we can deliver spacecraft quicker, cheaper and of the highest quality. The team get involved in small process improvements to driving R&D/T projects.

    What will you be doing?

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

    • Support with HO Performance & Improvements and Key product Owners to define and deliver a credible 12 month improvement plan for the site.
    • Responsible for continually reviewing and reducing the “MAIT Cost Base” and “Ready for Bid Price” through improvement opportunities generated by MAIT and other business units. This is for all MAIT customers; Mechanical Platform (T-BD), Antennas, Mechanisms & ENS
    • Implement and mature the Operational Excellence System (OES) within MAIT working closely with the central P&I team.
    • Deliver Lean Improvement Projects on Quality, on Time and on Cost. (5S, Visual management, VSM, Flow Analysis, KPIs)
    • Drive specific problem solving/improvement activities.
    • Lead and support the streamlining of processes.
    • Report the status of the Improvements Projects and controlling of cost and schedule.
    • Responsible for standardisation of Lean MAIT Processes, documentation and working methods across Stevenage and/or Portsmouth.
    • Responsible for the promotion of Lean education and awareness in Stevenage ensuring a standardised approach with other sites where possible

    About you

    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.

    Our placements 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:

    • Engineering Degree
    • Understanding in Practical Problem Solving (PPS), running Kaizen workshops, implementing visual management in production and office environment.
    • Experience in leading improvement projects
    • Confident communicator
    • Open minded, creative and proactive mind set

    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.