Manufacturing Engineer Intern

GKN Aerospace Careers • Newington, CT

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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 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern