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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Internship · Winter 2027Nantes, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Currently preparing a Bac +5 diploma (or equivalent) in production management, operational excellence, or a related discipline.
  • Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies, including PDCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and 8D.
  • Ability to structure, analyze, and interpret production key performance indicators.
  • Advanced English proficiency.
  • Fluent French proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Audit existing indicators and design new visual and digital management dashboards for the Radomes production line (A320/A330/A350/A400M).
  • Structure analysis of production deviations and formalize on-site performance-management routines.
  • Map autonomous-maintenance standards carried out by production staff and identify optimization opportunities.
  • Design work standards, including TPM sheets and visualized operating procedures, and support the development of shop-floor teams' skills.
  • Model and deploy OEE measurement for the autoclave fleet.
  • Analyze root causes of efficiency losses, including unplanned downtime, micro-stoppages, and reduced operating speeds, and lead problem-solving initiatives using 5S, Kaizen, and QRQC to maximize equipment availability.
  • Work on the Radomes production line alongside a multidisciplinary team of 30 staff and 50 production workers, under the guidance of a tutor.
  • Travel with the tutor when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Curiosity, team spirit, good communication, and adaptability.

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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