> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3117327-plant-support-engineer-stevenage-placement-13-months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3117327-plant-support-engineer-stevenage-placement-13-months). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Plant Support Engineer Stevenage Placement (13 months) - **Company:** Tesat-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG - **Location:** Stevenage, UK - **Salary:** £24,500.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Data-Flow Analysis, Visual Systems, Scripting - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://ag.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/wday/cxs/ag/global/job/Stevenage/Plant-Support-Engineer-Stevenage-Placement--13-months-_JR10428921 ## About the Role * Studying towards a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Radio Frequency, Project management or Health & Safety; * Understanding in Practical Problem Solving (PPS), running Kaizen workshops, implementing visual management in production and office environment; * Experience in improvement projects; * Some knowledge of coding and scripting; * Good communication skills; * Creative and inventive, that are able to think outside the box and has an entrepreneur mind set; * Open minded, and proactive., 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. ## Description This role is based in Stevenage, where our team plays a crucial part in enhancing the Operational Excellence Maturity of the Stevenage site. We achieve this through the implementation of our Operational Excellence System (OES), Lean methodologies, and by fostering a culture of continuous improvement. We also define and manage the Stevenage Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test (MAIT) Improvement Plan, ensuring we meet our savings commitments and business expectations by successfully delivering key projects. You'll be working closely with colleagues across our sites in Portsmouth, Stevenage, Friedrichshafen, Ottobrunn, and Toulouse, as well as with the wider Industrial community. You will build valuable relationships with your counterparts in other MAIT sites to share expertise and best practices. In addition, you will collaborate with our colleagues in Airbus Commercial and Airbus Defence and Space Transformation Teams. What you will be doing: During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include: * Support HO Industrial Management and Key product Owners to define and deliver a credible 12 month improvement plan for the site; * Responsible for continually reviewing and reducing the "MAIT Cost Base" and "Ready for Bid Price" through improvement opportunities generated by MAIT and other business units. This is for all MAIT customers; Mechanical Platform (T-BD), Antennas, Mechanisms & ENS; * Support in the development of production dashboards and KPI visualisation to support industrial efficiency; * Support in multi-project oversight to aid in coordinating efficient use of facility footprint and resources; * Implement and mature the Operational Excellence System (OES) within MAIT working closely with the central Industrial team; * Deliver Lean Improvement Projects on Quality, on Time and on Cost. (5S, Visual management, VSM, Flow Analysis, KPIs); * Drive specific problem solving/improvement activities; * Lead and support the streamlining of processes; * Report the status of the Improvements Projects and controlling of cost and schedule; * Responsible for standardisation of Lean MAIT Processes, documentation and working methods across Stevenage and/or Portsmouth; * Responsible for the promotion of Lean education and awareness in Portsmouth ensuring a standardised approach with other sites where possible. ## Related Videos - [How GitHub secures open source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1450-how-github-secures-open-source) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [JavaScript? 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