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 16,000 employees across 33 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
Our internships will offer the opportunity to be involved with at least one of the following:
Assessing and improving the sustainability of metallic manufacturing methods for aerospace.
Development of testing campaigns with research partners such as the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and The Welding Institute (TWI)
Design and manufacture using 3D Printing for Rapid Manufacturing & Tooling (Stratasys 900MC, eos Formiga P110 and various smaller printers)
Measurement and analysis using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), mechanical testing rigs, metallographic sample preparation, optical microscopy & laser scanning.
Machining and finishing of samples using state of the art instrumented 5 axis CNC and high specification Wire EDM.
Development of knowledge on large scale robotic laser based Metallic 3d printing equipment
Manufacturing optimisation using lean methods or discrete event simulation
Joining technologies for metallic components (welding & bonding)
Development of metal forming processes (friction stir welding, modelling & process control)
What You'll Be Doing
Placements in the GKN Additive Technologies and Optimised Metallic (ATOM) cluster are available for enthusiastic candidates seeking to develop knowledge and skills in developing new and more sustainable approaches to metallic manufacturing processes for the next generation of aircraft.
We evaluate and develop various technologies such as Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, Advanced Machining, Fabrication and Industry 4.0 technologies. We cultivate new processes for metallic materials & parts using Lasers, simulation and robotics, as well as evaluate new technologies for manufacturing parts for future aircraft platforms.
As a team we have on-site access to well-equipped laboratories for both manufacturing and evaluation. We explore whole value-stream manufacturing using metallographic analysis, mechanical testing, microscopy (Optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy), and other methods through our extensive partner network.
Typically you’ll spend around 20-40% of your time hands on with manufacturing or laboratory equipment.
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; Materials Science / (Materials & Process (M&P), Manufacturing Engineering (ME), design and analysis
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
In Addition Have The Following Characteristics
Honesty, Curiosity, Consideration, Diplomatic
Curiosity
Exceptional Organisational skills
Be highly motivated
Strong executive character
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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