Are you looking for a 12 month Manufacturing student placement within a local, innovative and industry-leading organisation? Look no further!
Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK designs and manufactures a range of cutting-edge technologies ranging from air surveillance and mission planning systems to missile and space propulsion systems. The company specialises in lightweight missiles and the integration of weapon systems into various platforms along with the systems to manage and exploit critical mission planning and air surveillance data.
Why join us?
- Placement opportunity available within our world class Manufacturing Team based in Belfast
- Gain exciting and relevant experience with an industry leader undergoing significant growth
- Learning and support from some of the best Engineers in the sector
- An industry leading salary and excellent employee benefits
- Opportunity for continued part time employment and support throughout your final year
Roles & responsibilities
As a Manufacturing Material Planner Placement Student, you will be planning the material requirements and manufacturing workflow in support of the Company’s production schedules for state-of-the-art Defence Systems that deliver world-class performance. Working within an agile, multi-discipline team, responsibilities will include:
- Assisting in the continued development of manufacturing planning and execution systems
- Development and compilation of manufacturing KPIs in support of manufacturing improvements
- Analysis of manufacturing activities in terms of adherence to schedules and performance against targets
- Maintenance and management of parts supply through manufacturing systems
About you
Essential skills & qualifications
- Studying in the penultimate year of a relevant Business Management, Information Technology, Manufacturing or Engineering (BEng / BSc / BA minimum) degree
Values & behaviours
- Can demonstrate a knowledge of Manufacturing Systems and / or the basic principles of Material Planning
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy when working at pace
- Demonstrable analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative to follow projects and tasks through to completion
- Team working skills
- Work experience in FMCG industry would be beneficial however not essential
The successful candidate must be a University student in their penultimate year of study able to work for Thales in the period between their penultimate and final year of study; starting by August 2025.
If this sounds like you and you want to join us in building a future we can all trust, apply below and upload your CV. The closing date for this application is 18th January.
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC) . It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
