Chemical Engineering Internship

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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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 worlds 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 SummaryIts 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 2026October 2026 dependent on University requirements How You'll ContributeIn 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 You'll BringThe 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 We'll OfferThe 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 Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?TPBN1_UKTJ