Engineering Industrial Placement

Engineering Industrial Placement

Location: Banbury
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Industrial Placement
Start Date: July 2027

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Safran is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space, designing and supporting innovative technologies that shape the future of aviation.

As an Engineering Industrial Placement student, you'll gain hands-on experience applying your academic knowledge within a world-class aerospace environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll contribute to the design, development and validation of advanced composite technologies used in aerospace applications.

This placement offers a unique opportunity to build practical engineering experience while developing the technical and professional skills that will support your future career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme
• Training, development and career progression opportunities

About the Role

Based at our Banbury site, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to projects across the engineering lifecycle, from initial design and analysis through to testing, validation and new product introduction.

During your placement, you'll gain practical experience creating engineering designs, supporting product development, analysing test results and helping ensure products meet technical and quality requirements.

You'll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through your degree in a real-world environment while developing your understanding of advanced composite technologies and aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, design and validation of new systems and components.
• Create CAD models and detailed engineering drawings, defining key technical and quality features.
• Support design validation using hand calculations, FEA and physical testing.
• Assist with the design and commissioning of tooling for manufacture and testing.
• Collaborate with engineers, suppliers and customers to support technical compliance.
• Analyse test data and contribute to engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Support new product introduction and wider engineering activities.
• Build knowledge of composite technologies, product development and aerospace engineering.

What's in It for You?

• Hands-on experience contributing to real aerospace engineering projects.
• Exposure to the design, development and validation of advanced composite technologies.
• Dedicated support, mentoring and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop practical skills in areas such as CAD, FEA, testing and technical analysis.
• Valuable experience to support your future career in engineering, aerospace or advanced manufacturing.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Currently studying towards a relevant Engineering degree with the opportunity to complete an industrial placement as part of your studies.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria

• An interest in composite materials, manufacturing or aerospace engineering.
• Knowledge or experience of CAD, FEA, engineering calculations or product testing.
• An interest in product design, development and validation.

Recruitment Process

Stage 1 - Application
Apply online with your CV.

Stage 2 - Online Assessment & Video Interview
Suitable applicants will be invited to complete an online assessment and video interview.

Stage 3 - Assessment Centre
Banbury

The assessment centre will include an interview, presentation and group exercise, along with an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about Safran.

Stage 4 - Final Decision
Successful candidates will receive an update following the assessment centre.

Stage 5 - Onboarding
Our Early Careers team will support you before you join, providing regular updates and opportunities to connect with fellow placement students.

Inclusion & Belonging at Safran

We recognise that great candidates don't always meet every requirement. If you can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we'd encourage you to apply.

We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcome discussions about any reasonable adjustments that may help you participate fully.

We celebrate diversity and believe our differences help drive innovation, collaboration and success.

Get Involved

You can also become part of our wider Safran community through initiatives including:

• Women at Safran
• Diversity at Safran
• STEM Ambassadors
• Employee Forum
• Sports & Social Clubs
• Charity Partnerships
• Health & Wellbeing Programmes

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace while building a rewarding career with Safran.