Bachelor Thesis in the field of Quality Management / Behavioral Science

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Job description

In order to support the Quality Conformance Management, Airbus Operations is looking for a

Bachelor student (d/f/m) in the field of Quality Management / Behavioral Science, working title of thesis "Quality NC Eradication – Behavioral Quality Management (Nudging)".

You are looking for a bachelor thesis and want to get to know the work of a Quality Conformance Manager? Then apply now! We look forward to you supporting us in Quality department of A320 FAL Hamburg as a Bachelor Student(d/f/m)!

• Location: Hamburg Finkenwerder
• Start: As soon as possible
• Duration: 14 weeks

Your location

You will be working at one of the largest production sites 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) and opportunities for mobile working after department agreement.
• International environment with the opportunity to network globally (you will be integrated into a young, highly motivated team composed of members from 10 different nationalities).
• Work with modern/diversified technologies and explore the field of nudging and behavioral science inside an operational business.
• 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

• Support the Quality Conformance Manager in daily tasks, including continuous quality improvement, creating KPI-Dashboards, and updating Control Plans.
• Explore behavioral science—specifically "Nudges"—as a complement to traditional quality management for your thesis project.
• Analyze human factor challenges, such as shifted attention (Prospective Memory) or underestimating risks (Availability Heuristic).
• Investigate specific use cases, for example the "Scuff Plate Protection", where titanium plates are left unprotected.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Suite or Google Workplace
• Enrolled full-time student (d/f/m) in the area of Business Psychology, Behavioral Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent field of study.
• First practical experience in the field of project management and/or data analysis is desirable.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Self-organized individual with high motivation.
• A genuine interest in shaping quality and a curious mindset towards behavioral science.

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

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