Student Assistant

Start your career as a Student Assistant for Operation Project Management

Do you want to gain real-world experience in the intersection between operations and engineering while studying?

As a Student Assistant in our Operations Project Management team, you will support the introduction of next-generation satellite communication products and work alongside experienced colleagues. From day one you will get your hands into different projects and gain insight into how our innovative products move from development to production.

As your experience grows you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your own tasks and projects that will ensure that you are constantly building valuable skills.

Your key responsibilities will involve:

As our student worker, you will play a key role in our Operations Project Management and supporting various project in our Operations and Manufacturing Engineering. We are looking for a new student worker, who – amongst other things - will:

Collaborate with our Operations Project Managers and assisting them with ongoing projects.

Collect and organize data from various sources to help Project Managers make informed decisions.

Assist in preparing flowcharts, reports, presentations, and project documentation

Support mechanical assembly, packaging, and product inspection activities, gaining hands‑on experience with our products and processes.

Support OPM Team with various ad‑hoc tasks

Support VP Manufacturing Engineering with various ad‑hoc task

Your skills and qualifications will preferably include:

Currently studying a relevant Masters’ Degree with an engineering focus e.g., Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Management

That you know your way around the Microsoft Office package including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Visio

You will enjoy this job if you:

Have a mindset of continuous improvement : One of the cornerstones of quality management is to always seek opportunities to do things better. If you have an urge in constantly develop yourself and your environment, this is the right place for you.

Have strong communication skills: In this positions you will be collaborating with many different stakeholders across both Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and R&D.

Enjoy overcoming complex challenges : The job offers many exciting challenges, which are not always easy to fix. Therefore, creative problem solving must be something that comes naturally to you.

Are curious by nature and thrive in an environment of learning : A key part of this job is learning how a real organization operates and what is needed when taking products from development to production.

We estimate that you will be working between 15-20 hours/week.

Being a student at Cobham Satcom

At Cobham Satcom we take great pride in having student workers. Therefore, we are committed to ensuring plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and socialize with peers from diverse backgrounds, helping you grow both professionally and personally. We give responsibility to our students and make sure that your tasks are helping your career development. As a student at Cobham Satcom, you will also benefit from a large, vibrant and active student network, with numerous events held throughout the year. Extending on this you will also have the opportunity to enroll in all the other social clubs the company has to offer e.g our Wine Club, Sport & Event Club, Cycling Club and many others.

Cobham Satcom is a leading provider of satellite antenna systems, delivering innovative communication solutions across industries. Our mission is to shape the future of communication, ensuring that our customers stay safe and always connected - anywhere, anytime in the most remote parts of the world. This inspires our 400+ employees daily as we work to solve tasks with a strong sense of team spirit and are part of a diverse and multidisciplinary environment in our organization.

Learn more at cobham-satcom.com

Cobham Satcom is an equal-opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.

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