ALT 2026 - Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Architecture

Overview

Apprentice Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Architecture (M/F) – Airbus Operations – Toulouse. This apprenticeship is open for a duration of 3 years, starting in the 2026 school year, as part of the OMBB department responsible for the industrial architecture of Final Assembly Lines (FALs).

Join a recognized international company with a digital focus, offering opportunities to combine classroom learning with on‑the‑job experience in a challenging professional environment.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of your tutor, you will develop skills by contributing to and leading improvement projects in the FALs to support production ramp-up. Your main activities will include:

• Develop methods and solutions (digital or otherwise) tailored to operational teams
• Create dashboards to monitor multidisciplinary operations
• Support and convince operational teams to use the solutions

Propose innovative ideas to improve the industrial system relative to measured performance. Archive performance data and decisions to consolidate knowledge for future projects. Explore FAL system behavior through simulation techniques.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

You will join a BAC+5 level training in industrial engineering for a 3‑year apprenticeship. Required knowledge and skills include:

• Manufacturing engineering general
• Industrial assembly process and tolerance management principles
• Industrial system engineering
• Industrial designer
• Process performance engineering
• Modelisation, simulation (AnyLogic..)
• Software development: Python, Java
• Artificial intelligence (prompting, etc.)
• Soft skills: curiosity, humility, honesty, openness, creativity

Languages and collaboration: expect collaboration with stakeholders in France and Germany. Proficiency in English is needed for daily exchanges (phone, video, or in person). Depending on offers, travel may be required.

Selection Process

The recruitment process includes a recruiter review, a deferred video interview, and interviews with the hiring manager. A final candidate is selected after these steps.

Benefits & Information

Airbus offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health plans, and development opportunities aligned with local conditions. For more information, visit the Airbus rewards and benefits page.

Additional information requested during application: RNCP code for the target qualification, duration of the program, and type of contract (apprenticeship or professionalization) as defined by the school.

Company & Compliance

Company: AIRBUS SAS

Employment Type: Apprenticeship

Experience Level: Student

Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering

This position requires awareness of compliance risks and the commitment to act with integrity in support of the company’s success and sustainable growth. Airbus is an equal opportunity employer and supports flexible working arrangements where possible.