Intern Chemical Engineering

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our GKN Filton site we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We are seeking talented candidates who want to gain exposure to our Chemical Processes and operation environments while owning and supporting projects to help GKN be the most sustainable partner in the sky. Successful applicants will be expected to support projects in the field of manufacturing engineering while working in a high-paced team environment focused on delivering value to GKN customers.

As an intern on a 12 month placement you will be an important part of our operations taking guidance from one of our engineering managers and will be supported by the site engineering team. You will work as part of a small team responsible for adherence to chemical specification including sampling & analysis of TSA Chromic acid & Alocrom 1200 processes.

The placement will start between August 2026 October 2026 dependent on University requirements

How Youll Contribute

In this role you will:

• Support investigation of the entire value chain for specific areas of the manufacturing business. Identifying opportunities for improvement and new approaches that maximise efficiency and deliver differentiating aerospace manufacturing solutions
• Document research and development activities in technical reports memos procedures specifications and presentations
• Work as part of a multi-functional team including design manufacturing engineering quality assurance operations and HSE. Develop processes working closely with the business units to ensure successful implementation within the manufacturing businesses
• Support the 5 GKN principles supporting the engineering team meeting and surpassing site targets in delivering world-class differentiating solutions
• Ensure/maintain HSE standards and adherence to processes developing procedures where required to support the implementation of new technologies at Filton
• Generate and support internal and external communications to inform the business of projects and progress and promote awareness of the teams capabilities
• Manage inventory of laboratory chemicals and bulk chemicals used in production
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Control of chemical processing baths: Testing chemical additions and disposals
• Test method control and development of new analysis techniques
• Using quality tools to check for variation in measurement processes
• Understanding and complying with Health & Safety legislation when using hazardous chemicals
• Providing technical assistance with risk assessments and safe systems of work

In addition to:

• Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production
• Utilize root cause analysis preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
• Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers as well as co-workers
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives

What Youll Bring

The role requires an innovative individual who is passionate about engineering. The individual will be able to generate and develop novel concepts to support business and engineering targets.
Additionally youll possess the following skills and attributes:

Essential:

• Working towards a degree in the field of Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Has a general understanding of the whole manufacturing value chain from materials through to design manufacture and testing
• Can demonstrate a logical approach to problem-solving & excellent technical writing skills

Desirable:

• Is organised and methodical - has the ability to plan monitor and control projects to schedule and budget
• Is a strong self-starter enthusiastic results-driven customer focused and consistently delivers to high standards

What Well Offer

The internship offers individuals a 12 month paid opportunity solving real world engineering challenges; giving opportunity to utilize practical problem solving tools gathering and analysing live data and actively advocating process improvement.

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• A Competitive Salary
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!