Job Description:

In order to support its supply chain setup and strategy, Airbus Operations is looking for a

Master student in the field of Production Engineering and Management (d/f/m) - Dual Sourcing Strategy

You are looking for a master thesis and want to get to know the work of a supply chain manager? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in the department Airframe Supply Management Hamburg as a Master student (d/f/m)!

• Location: Hamburg

• Start: As soon as possible

• Duration: 6 months

Your location

You will be working at the largest production site for civil aircraft situated in Hamburg. Its location on the southern banks of the river Elbe includes the option to commute by ferry. Experience the special flair of Hamburg in your spare time where vibrant cosmopolitan culture meets nautic legacy.

Your benefits

• Work-life balance with a 35-hour week (flexitime)

• Mobile working after agreement with the department

• International environment with the opportunity to network globally

• Work with modern/diversified technologies

• At Airbus, we see you as a valuable team member and you are not hired to brew coffee, instead you are in close contact with the interfaces and are part of our weekly team meetings

• Opportunity to participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your own network

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Evaluate the feasibility and strategic implementation of a Dual Sourcing Strategy within the civil aviation supply chain.

• Conduct an in-depth analysis of the internal trade-offs, balancing risk mitigation against procurement cost implications (e.g., loss of volume discounts and dual tooling/certification costs).

• Examine the operational complexity of managing two independent suppliers, including synchronized logistics and dual quality assurance processes.

• Analyze the specific challenges of implementing dual sourcing in the aerospace sector, considering low production volumes, strict regulatory frameworks (EASA/FAA), and long product lifecycles.

• Perform qualitative interviews with key procurement and logistics experts, and carry out a quantitative Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.

• Develop a comprehensive Decision-Support Framework or a Maturity Model to guide the selection of commodity groups best suited for Dual Sourcing.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Enrolled full-time student in the area of Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field of study

• First practical experience in the field of aviation industry, procurement and/ or supply chain is desirable

• Fluent in English

Please upload the following documents: cover letter, CV, relevant transcripts, enrollment certificate.

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Company:

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type:

Final-year Thesis

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management

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