Design Office Intern

As a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer, Your job is to provide assistance on mechanical design solutions on a wide range of Airbus helicopters for integration of mission equipment ranging from external loads to internal cabin configuration. In this junior role you will develop skills in order to progress to become a Mechanical Design Engineer.,

• Developing cost effective design solutions to technical and commercial requirements placed on the design office


• Undertaking mechanical design i.a.w. the design office procedures as directed by the Chief Mechanical Design Engineer or his Deputy


• To develop a set of skills to allow progression to Mechanical design Engineer role with support from team members


• Keeping up to date with new technological advances


• Gaining an understanding or certification requirements for Mechanical designs
  
  Knowledge of, and some previous experience of using CATIA V5 and AutoCAD Lt


• Computer literate in MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel.


Desirable

• Experience working within the Aviation Industry.


• Computer literate in Google Suite (G-Mail, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google docs etc.), Effective communicator within the Design Office mechanical team and other internal departments


• Efficient use of CATIA V5, AutoCAD LT and Microsoft Office tools, although training will be provided as necessary.


• Ability to work on own initiative, requesting guidance and support when required.


• Ability to grasp and embrace new design concepts quickly


• Developing cost effective design solutions to technical and commercial requirements placed on the design office


• Support department objectives


• Developing technical knowledge and design skills, Excellent communication skill; written and verbal.


• Ability to communicate and negotiate internally and externally at all levels.


• Commercially aware.


• Team player with the ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks simultaneously.


• A reliable person capable of producing high quality documentation.


• Ability to work in a team environment and being able to full-fill the role required by the team even when that role may vary from project to project.


• Well developed problem solving skills and the ability to assess evidence and develop conclusions based on that evidence in a logical and structured fashion


Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.


• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations., 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.
  
  Airbus Helicopters is the world's largest helicopter manufacturer and the company's site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub.


AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD's chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey)., Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.