Job Description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title:
Operational Excellence Undergraduate Internship 2026
Work Schedule:
Onsite - Wolverhampton, GBR
With Headquarters in the US and a global reach, Moog Inc. is a world-leading integrator of precision motion control systems for aerospace, defence, industrial and medical applications. Over the last 65+ years, our engineers have developed the capability to design and manufacture the most advanced products for application where precise control of velocity, force, acceleration, and fluid flow are critical. Moog Inc. is split across four operating groups: Military Aircraft Group, Commercial Aircraft Group Industrial Group, & Space and Defence Group.

We are proud that our people and products represent a culture where the opportunity to solve a challenging control problem is always welcomed. This Internship is available at our Wolverhampton facility within our Aircraft Group, which focuses on the design, test, and manufacture of our high-spec primary and secondary flight control actuation products which are used on both Commercial and Military aircraft.

We strive to foster a close relationship with our Interns from day one so that they can return to the business where possible as a member of our Graduate Programme.
Operational ExcellenceOur Operational Excellence (OpEx) team helps the site build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement, so that "everyone is improving everything, every day". We partner with teams across the business to support achieving the site strategy, by training, coaching, and embedding practical problem?solving skills, encouraging the design of "right?first?time" solutions, and driving process quality improvements to make work safer, faster, and less wasteful. We're people?focused with a bias for data, working with all areas of the site to influence and empower others to adopt new ways of working, continually solve problems and get real, sustained results.

As an intern you'll typically work with our shop-floor teams and engineers to gather data, run experiments, and jointly solve problems that save time and money. You'll be exposed to many parts of the business, and have chance grow your technical, practical, and people skills.

If you enjoy teamwork, learning new skills and making a real impact whilst also helping others, OpEx is the place to grow, try ideas, and make a real and lasting difference.
You might be studying an engineering, manufacturing or another STEM subject, equally this role may suit someone studying Business Studies.
You're the sort of person who has a willingness to go out and try different things!
Next Steps

We are recruiting for many opportunities across the business, and we are happy to consider your application across multiple Internships. If you progress to the next stage of the screening process, we will ask you which other internships you'd like to be considered for.

For your application to be considered please apply with a CV and Cover Letter via our Careers Page.
You must include your predicted grade for your degree, and where possible each grade attained for your completed modules thus far (our top tip is to go the extra mile and tell us all about your hobbies and projects which are relevant to this Internship!).

The application deadline is 05/01/2026. However, we will begin to review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP. Vacancies will close once filled.
You must be available for an assessment center and site tour at our Wolverhampton facility during February 2026.
The selection stages include attendance at an assessment centre and a 60-minute Team's interview.

We will begin to review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Vacancies will close once filled.
All placements are available to penultimate/final year students and the paid internships will start between August and September 2026, for a duration of 12 months.
Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit www.gov.uk.
In Return Moog can offer you:

You'll have access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.

Enjoy a comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice. You'll also benefit from free parking, access to electric car charging, Life Assurance, a Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%, Employee Share Options.



You Matter at Moog - Our Mission and Vision

At Moog, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, respected, and given equal opportunities. We strive to empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work, celebrating our differences to foster a welcoming environment for all.
Embrace the journey and explore exciting possibilities!
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We manage vacancies internally, preferring direct hiring and referrals for efficiency. When needed, we engage agencies from our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs from agencies not on our PSL will not be considered, and no introduction fee will apply.