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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. All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. 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!
What Youll Be Doing
During your placements you will be working as part of a global team, giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. Whether you envisage an engineering career in Design, Manufacturing or Technical, choosing GKN Aerospace means you are joining a global engineering network with wide-ranging opportunities.
Throughout your graduate journey, we give you the opportunity to test and grow your technical 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 career for you. As part of our Engineering Graduate Prgramme you can expect the following:
- Rotation throughout each Engineering function: Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Technical.
- Placements at a variety of Manufacturing Sites, our Global Technology Centre and within the Global Engineering Function
- Performing and supporting engineering testing, verification, and delivery of technical content and solutions within an engineering laboratory, test, or work environment.
- Introduction and support of root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements, within agreed program, schedule, and manufacturing constraints
- Supporting operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects, utilizing engineering and problem solving skills
- Contribute to delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly
We are committed to your continued development and success, and so throughout your journey you will engage in our on boarding and structured development programme; alongside our Global Graduate Community, providing you support and networking opportunities throughout your career at GKN Aerospace. You will also have the opportunity to take part in additional activities outside of your role, whether it be supporting local community initiatives, or our young people strategy, and you are given the encouragement and time to participate.
Who We Are Looking For
- Talented individuals with skills, enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do
- A degree in any engineering discipline
- An interest in the Aerospace industry
What We'll Offer
- 27 month programme with a guaranteed permanent opportunity on Graduation.
- A variety of rewarding placements across different programs and sites
- Working at the forefront of engineering, technology and innovations
- Potential for an international assignment (government restrictions permitting)
- A structured development journey
- A mentor to support you throughout your programme
- An opportunity to understand and therefore work to your personal strengths
- Competitive Salary including joining bonus
- High Levels of Exposure to different parts of the business; be it sites, countries or even stakeholders
- A level of steer over your opportunities – control in your career
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation at various global air shows and corporate functions
- Engage with future talent at STEM and Future Careers events
