Digital Projects Industrial Placement

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Digital Project Management Industrial Placement

Location:

Wolverhampton
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 a Digital Project Management Industrial Placement student, you'll gain hands-on experience leading and supporting digital transformation projects within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment. This placement offers a unique opportunity to develop project management skills while helping deliver technology-driven improvements that support business performance and operational excellence.

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 Actuation Systems headquarters in Wolverhampton, you'll join our Digital Technology team and support the delivery of business-critical digital and operational technology projects.

During the placement, you'll work closely with stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance and Digital Technology to help plan, manage and deliver projects that improve business processes, digital capabilities and operational performance. You'll gain experience across the full project lifecycle, from project initiation and planning through to implementation and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in project management while contributing to digital transformation initiatives, automation projects and emerging Industry 4.0 technologies within a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

* Support the delivery of digital transformation and operational technology projects.

* Assist with project planning, scheduling and progress tracking activities.

* Apply structured project management approaches to support successful project delivery.

* Help maintain project documentation, reporting and governance requirements.

* Monitor project risks, issues and actions, ensuring timely escalation where required.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate project activities and resources.

* Support projects involving digital systems, automation and process optimisation initiatives.

* Assist with stakeholder communications and project updates.

* Contribute to continuous improvement activities and business transformation programmes.

* Build knowledge of digital technologies, project delivery and operational…