Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

　　GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

　　The Opportunity:

　　GKN Aerospace is the original aerospace innovator. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialized the aerospace industry, combining engineering excellence and technology leadership. Our aerostructures, engine systems and special products improve the performance of more than 100,000 flights every day. By working closely together with universities, knowledge institutes, suppliers and customers, we lead the industry in developing new technology to improve aircraft efficiency: lowering aircraft cost, weight and emissions.

　　Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!

　　For the fourth and consecutive year we have a number of exciting internship opportunities based at our £32M state-of-the-art Global Technology Centre in Bristol. Fuel your passion in making things fly by joining us at the cutting edge of the aviation industry and discover the future possibilities that await you.

　　The Projects:

　　Working within this arena will give you the opportunity to become involved in either of the following 2 projects within the composites team:

　　Project 1 - Urban Air Mobility (UAM)

　　Lightweight aero-structures required for the emerging Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) market. State of the art manufacturing technologies would be used to manufacture prototype aero-structure components to meet customer requirements & to form a basis for future technology developments.

　　Project 2 - Aerospace and Automotive Supply Chain Enabled Development (ASCEND)

　　ASCEND is a cross-sector composite Technology and Supply-Chain development programme, joining the Aerospace & Automotive supply chains and led by GKN Aerospace. It is a £39m, 3 year collaborative programme with 16 partners and is part funded by the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) that has been running since early 2021. ASCEND is focused on developing composite and adjacent technologies that will allow the UK aerospace & automotive industries to meet the future high-rate production manufacture needs of the growing civil aircraft & future mobility markets through Automation, design for Manufacture and Skills Development, whilst sustainably reducing the Cost of Manufacture and Carbon Footprint.

　　What You'll Be Doing:

　　During your placement you will be working as part of a dynamic global engineering team, giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. If you are interested in how aerospace engineering works, choosing GKN Aerospace means you are joining a global network with wide-ranging opportunities.

　　Throughout your journey, we give you the opportunity to test and grow your engineering and personal skills. We provide support and mentoring as you work on real projects, solving real problems and delivering real change. We aim to match your capabilities and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs – ensuring a thriving business for us and fulfilling year in industry for you.

　　The Advanced Composite Processing Methods Development role could include roles such as (but not limited to):

　　Investigating current and new technologies which could be suitable for the manufacturing of high rate composite components.

　　Provide input to process capability studies

　　Contribute information to the technology down selection process.

　　Developing technology plans for elements of the structural assemblies

　　Definition, manufacture, testing and analysis of test coupons

　　Contribute to the test pyramid applicable to the aero-structures and identify route to manufacturing process qualification.

　　Be supporting your team in the delivery of key project milestones.

　　Prepare presentation material for reviews.

　　Be supporting your team at design reviews and technology reviews.

　　Writing test and development reports

　　Be supporting ‘hands on’ test specimen manufacture or prototype component manufacture.

　　Support processes such as composite material lay-up or methods

　　What We're Looking For:

　　In order to be considered for this opportunity you will bring your passion and enthusiasm for our business along with the following skills and attributes:

　　Hold or studying towards a degree in any of the following disciplines; Engineering, Production, Manufacturing based courses - aerospace engineering an advantage

　　Able to act under own initiative in relation to the assigned tasks within defined functional procedures and governance.

　　Be comfortable working within an extended team environment across different functions and locations both locally and remotely.

　　Possess good communication skills; fluent in English language, both written and spoken

　　Able to demonstrate a good level of technical problem solving skills.

　　Talented individuals with skills, enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do.

　　An awareness of the Aerospace industry

　　What We're Offering:

　　12 month industry experience with the opportunity to be considered for a place on our Global Graduate Programme upon completion of studies.

　　Opportunity to work across different programs and sites within the UK

　　Working at the forefront of engineering, technology and innovations

　　Act as an ambassador for the organisation at various air shows and corporate functions

　　Engage with future talent at STEM and Careers events supporting the Early Careers Talent Aquisition Specialist

　　Competitive Salary

　　Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis

　　As a member of the Pension Scheme, Death in Service cover (Life Assurance) of 8x salary

　　Group Income Protection (as part of the Pension Scheme)

　　25 days holiday + bank holidays

　　Shopping Discounts

　　Employee Assistance Programme

　　Dedicated Wellbeing Champions, qualified in Mental Health First Aid

　　A collaborative, dynamic working environment

　　We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

　　A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

　　Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

　　We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

　　We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

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