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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern - Production & Logistics

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13
Internship · Winter 2027Rochefort, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bac +5 diploma or equivalent in production and logistics management, industrial engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methods, including Lean and 5S, and interest in data management using Excel.
  • Understanding of planning, scheduling, and inventory management fundamentals.
  • Intermediate English proficiency.
  • Fluent French proficiency.
  • Curiosity, teamwork, communication, adaptability, and proactivity.

Responsibilities

  • Join the 14-person Production Control and Logistics department, which is responsible for scheduling and tracking planning.
  • Diagnose workshop logistics flows to identify bottlenecks and propose optimization scenarios.
  • Lead the deployment of 5S initiatives and visual management to improve ergonomics and physical flow and reduce work in progress.
  • Design and automate performance-tracking tools using Google Sheets to support responsiveness in meeting delivery deadlines.
  • Write operational standards, document good practices, and train department users to embed new practices.
  • Conduct industrial diagnostics and map physical and information flows.
  • Design, automate, and implement dashboards and key performance indicators for planning management and delivery-time performance.
  • Structure and deploy on-site continuous-improvement initiatives, including 5S, visual management, and work-in-progress reduction, in an aerospace production setting.
  • Document industrial standards and support operational teams in developing their skills.
  • Travel with the tutor as needed.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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