Analysis Engineer – Year In Industry 12M Placement
Job Description
Job title: Analysis Engineer – Year In Industry 12M Placement
Company: GKN Aerospace
Job description: 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, 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 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
The Opportunity:
GKN Aerospace is the original aerospace innovator. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialized the aerospace industry, combining engineering excellence and technology leadership. Our aerostructures, engine systems and special products improve the performance of more than 100,000 flights every day. By working closely together with universities, knowledge institutes, suppliers and customers, we lead the industry in developing new technology to improve aircraft efficiency: lowering aircraft cost, weight and emissions.
Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!
For the fourth and consecutive year we have a number of exciting internship opportunities based at our £32M state-of-the-art Global Technology Centre in Bristol. Fuel your passion in making things fly by joining us at the cutting edge of the aviation industry and discover the future possibilities that await you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Our analysis engineers are responsible for checking various types of aircraft parts and assemblies such as Wing and Empennage skins, ribs, spars, stringers, various clips, fasteners, joints and fittings.
Throughout your placement you will be exposed to classical stress methods i.e. mathematical techniques, analytic mathematical modelling or computational simulation, experimental testing, or a combination of methods, finite element analysis, fatigue and damage tolerance.
During your placement you will be working as part of a dynamic global engineering team, giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. If you are interested in how aerospace engineering works, choosing GKN Aerospace means you are joining a global network with wide-ranging opportunities.
Throughout your journey, we give you the opportunity to test and grow your engineering and personal skills. We provide support and mentoring as you work on real projects, solving real problems and delivering real change. We aim to match your capabilities and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs – ensuring a thriving business for us and fulfilling year in industry for you. During your time with us you will be exposed to creating technical solutions using CAD software to generate designs and can expect the following:
- Conducting a variety of stress and/ or fatigue & damage tolerance analysis on both composite and metallic structures using traditional hand calculation and analysis tools.
- Finite element analysis using a GKN recognised toolset such as Nastran and Simcenter 3D.
- Interpret and process design data and manufacturing drawings as part of the stress analysis of components.
- Light weight structural design including understanding load and stiffness requirements, load paths, and joints.
What We’re Looking For:
In order to be considered for this opportunity you will bring your passion and enthusiasm for our business along with the following skills and attributes:
- Hold or studying towards a degree in Aerospace, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Able to act under own initiative in relation to the assigned tasks within defined functional procedures and governance.
- Be comfortable working within an extended team environment across different functions and locations both locally and remotely.
- Ability to communicate technical information to a wide audience within the engineering business, our customers and suppliers
- Possess good communication skills; fluent in English language, both written and spoken
- Possess basic knowledge and understanding of the Aerospace industry and the role of the Engineering function.
- Able to demonstrate a good level of technical problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Principles
- Talented individuals with skills, enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do.
- An awareness of the Aerospace industry
What We’re Offering:
- 12 month industry experience with the opportunity to be considered for a place on our Global Graduate Programme upon completion of studies.
- Opportunity to work across different programs and sites within the UK
- Working at the forefront of engineering, technology and innovations
- Act as an ambassador for the organisation at various air shows and corporate functions
- Engage with future talent at STEM and Careers events supporting the Early Careers Talent Aquisition Specialist
- Competitive Salary
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- As a member of the Pension Scheme, Death in Service cover (Life Assurance) of 8x salary
- Group Income Protection (as part of the Pension Scheme)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Shopping Discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Dedicated Wellbeing Champions, qualified in Mental Health First Aid
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment
This is an ideal role for someone who has the drive to develop and learn, and see GKN Aerospace as a key part of their development and education in beginning their journey in a design and manufacturing environment.
We’ll 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 we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s 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.
We’re 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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
