GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Program (Manufacturing Engineer)
GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Program (Manufacturing Engineer)
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GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Program (Manufacturing Engineer)
Start your career shaping the future of aerospace in a place where youll feel supported inspired and encouraged to grow.
At GKN Aerospace were a global community bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to design and build the next generation of aerospace technologies. As a graduate youll join an inclusive and international team gain hands-on experience and grow your career in an environment where your ideas are valued your voice is heard and your contributions make a real difference.
What Youll Be Doing
As part of our Global Graduate Program you can expect to:
- Participate as a member of an established global team of graduates supporting our three business lines (Defense Civil & Engines) and our global functions team.
- Rotate across different areas over 24 months gaining hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering programs operations supply chain procurement and/or finance.
- Lead and contribute to real-life operations and strategic projects.
- Test and grow your leadership skills through real projects mentoring and structured development.
- Be part of a global graduate community that provides support and networking opportunities throughout your career.
- Begin your journey with us in September 2026.
Your duties and responsibilities may include:
Drive projects and support a team to find the best solutions.
Help to maintain performance within your team and for GKN Aerospace as a company.
Build relationships both with internal teams and our external partners/customers.
Collaborate across functions segments and teams to deliver excellence.
Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
What Youll Bring
- A bachelors degree or higher in Manufacturing Mechanical Aerospace Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management Business or a related field of study
- Ability to adhere to all global travel requirements including country-specific vaccination requirements in order to travel internationally for participation in global development weeks.
- A current passport or the ability to obtain a US issued Passport.
- A strong work ethic and desire to learn & grow.
- Keen interest in the Aerospace Manufacturing industry.
- Willingness & flexibility to relocate to any of our participating sites over the 24 month program.
- Team player with excellent planning and organization skills.
- Effective communication and writing skills.
- Previous experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing sector (e.g. through internships) is preferred.
- Previous involvement with STEM early careers events is strongly preferred.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements.
What Well Offer
At the heart of everything we do are our five culture principles: Safe Respect & Care Open & Honest Innovative and Ownership. Safety always comes first but so does your growth wellbeing and future. Heres what you can look forward to when you join us:
A 24-month programme with a permanent role when you finish.
Varied and rewarding placements across different projects programmes and locations.
The chance to work on innovative technologies that inspire change and shape the future of aerospace.
Opportunities for international exposure and collaboration.
A structured development journey designed to help you discover your strengths.
Ongoing support from a dedicated Home Manager mentor and buddy throughout your programme.
A starting salary plus benefits.
High visibility across the business from sites and locations to customers and senior stakeholders.
Ambassador opportunities to inspire others as a STEM ambassador.
A welcoming global graduate community a network of peers friends and future leaders.
Well support your career progression by providing you with the learning development and flexibility to thrive. And because were a global business your career could take you further than you imagined.
What to Expect in the Selection Process
We aim to make our process simple and supportive:
- Complete an online assessment.
- If you meet our requirements one of our friendly team members (yes a real human!) will get in touch to arrange a virtual interview.
- If successful youll be invited to join us at our GKN Assessment Centre.
- If selected youll officially start your journey with us September of 2026.
Please note: Some GKN Aerospace programs are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As such part of the application process includes declaring information in relation to this.
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Student
