Contracts - Intern
About The Position
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 SummaryWe are seeking a detial-oriented Programs Intern to support the Programs and Commercial team with contract compliance, program management, and customer relations activites. This internship provides hands-on exposure to contract governance, AS9100 compliance, ERP systems, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced aerospace/manufacturing environment. The intern will support contract reviews, program tracking, data analysis, and customer communications to ensure timely accurate responses across commercial and military programs.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and follow-through
Responsibilities
- Review contract terms in alignment with GKN OMS and AS9100 guidelines
- Identify and flag potential contractual risks or compliance gaps
- Maintain a live contract tracker including due dates, owners, and export compliance details
- Assist with cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality
- Support demand management and customer program execution activities
- Learn and apply ERP processes for orders submission, scheduling, and delivery tracking
- Support data integrity across order and demand planning systems
- Monitor key performance metrics including lead time, cycle time, and on-time delivery
- Analyze data to surface trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Provide timely, clear updates to customers
- Document contractual response to orders, changes, or agreements
- Coordinate issue resolution and internal follow-up
- Assist with AS9100 audit preparedness and documentation
- Support compliance reviews and continuous improvement actions
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Career Level
Intern
