About the role
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 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
At our 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 a range of industrial processes and operation environments, while 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.
The role offers a unique opportunity for part-time workers, with contracts on offer up to 12 hours based on-site at Filton, these hours can be flexible around your University commitments.
How You'll Contribute
As a Manufacturing Engineering Working Student, 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, manufactur…
