Job description
BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Summer Intern Programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.
During your 12 week placement with us you’ll will work with the team transforming designs into products and help our manufacturing and construction teams deliver cutting edge technology in the most effective way. You’ll be able to get involved at all levels of the business, from solving manufacturing problems on the shop floor, through to working on facility strategies or managing your own improvement projects.
This will include:
- Produce appropriate department documentation.
- Responsible for liaising with planning and other technical departments.
- Responsible for developing innovative process solutions.
- Develop and mentor new employees and team members.
- Responsible for identifying own development opportunities.
- Understand, develop and implement greater customer and external relations
We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and support groups (called employee resource groups) which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role. To ensure we retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning and a portfolio of high potential development programmes. We are also fully committed to supporting graduates to work towards professional registration and Chartership with a range of professional institutes (e.g. the IET and IMechE). Our graduate scheme is accredited with a number of different professional institutes, which means that we have demonstrated high standards of delivery and support.
Our mission is to build a strong, diverse, adaptable, and high performing work force that will develop and grow our future business. We believe that everyone has talent, and at the heart of our talent management approach our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s top employer in the defence and security sector for valuing diversity and inclusion. Accelerated development will be offered to those who have the aspiration, ability, and performance to fulfil roles that are critical to our future success. Using The Future Talent Programme, we select high potential graduates and provide them with further tailored development opportunities.
What we are looking for
Qualifications
As a minimum requirement you`ll need to be on course for achieving a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
Accepted degree subjects
- aerospace engineering
- engineering management
- transport engineering
- mechanical engineering
Additional job details
- Location
- Glasgow, Stirling and West Central Scotland
- Rochester
- Salary
- £22,000 Pro Rata
- Contract, dates and working times
- Temporary
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 28 February 2024
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Closing date: 28 February 2024