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 p
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Manufacturing Engineer Intern
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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 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support our engineering team with day-to-day technical and project-based activities. This internship provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment and exposure to real-world engineering challenges, processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Gain
•    Hands-on engineering experience in a professional environment
•    Mentorship from experienced engineers
•    Exposure to real engineering projects and processes
•    Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills
•    Potential consideration for future internship or full-time opportunities

Job Responsibilities

•    Assist engineers with process improvement, data collection, and analysis
•    Support engineering projects related to manufacturing, quality, or operations
•    Create and update engineering documentation, reports, and work instructions
•    Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
•    Assist with time studies, layouts, and workflow optimization
•    Support testing, validation, and implementation of engineering solutions
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, and Supply Chain
•    Follow all safety policies and procedures

Job Requirements:
Job Qualifications

Requuired Qualifications
•    Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, or related field)
•    Completed at least one year of engineering coursework
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to work independently and in a team environment
•    Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills


Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience with CAD software (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
•    Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts
•    Prior internship, co-op, or hands-on project experience
•    Interest in manufacturing or aerospace environments

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. ​

Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
33 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35
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Job Info
Location
Newington, Connecticut, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
33 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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