Manufacturing Engineering Trainee – Airbus (2026/2027)

About the role

Airbus is offering an 11‑month Manufacturing Engineering Trainee program in Albacete, Spain, starting 1 October 2026. The role combines a master‑level training programme with hands‑on experience on Airbus Helicopters rear‑fuselage assembly and testing.

Key responsibilities

• Assist daily production operations on the helicopter assembly line.
• Support the industrialisation process by translating design data into manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with the design office to influence product architecture and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide data‑driven improvement solutions and support change‑management activities on the shop floor.
• Apply continuous‑improvement methods to meet Industrial Excellence targets.

Required profile

• Degree in Aerospace or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• Strong analytical mindset with a digital approach to manufacturing.
• Curious, rigorous, enthusiastic and a good team player.
• Effective communication in Spanish and English; additional French or German is a plus.
• Diverse academic or non‑academic background; programming and project‑management experience are advantageous.

Required skills

• Programming
• Project management

What we offer

• Full‑time (40 h/week) on‑site internship with an attractive study grant.
• Master‑level training organised in modular blocks.
• Exposure to Airbus Helicopters manufacturing and the “Factory of the Future” transformation.
• Opportunity to work in a multinational aerospace environment in Albacete.