Engineering Apprentice

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

About the role

As the EWIS Communications Intern, you’ll be part of the EWIS Leadership Team—a diverse, global network that collaborates closely across sites and disciplines—driving an exciting communications roadmap for 2026. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment, partnering with senior leaders and helping shape communication campaigns that connect and inspire teams across the globe.

In this position, you will help build and deliver communication campaigns, play a key role in projects such as the quarterly newsletter and the “Most Inclusive Company in the Region” initiative, and create engaging visual and written communications. You will also have a hands‑on role in strengthening engagement across our global organization while gaining a unique view into how communications support daily operations within a large international engineering and production environment.

If you’re creative, people‑oriented, motivated, and enjoy bringing ideas to life, this role will give you plenty of room to grow and make a real impact.

Why this internship

Meaningful work

You’ll help create communications that unite people, spark engagement, and build a stronger sense of community—locally and around the world.

Room for creativity

You’ll have the opportunity to bring your ideas forward and help improve how we communicate and connect. You’ll also get hands‑on experience with creative tools like SharePoint and Canva—perfect for experimenting, learning, and building your skills.

Professional growth

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in communication strategy, community engagement, event coordination, and digital content creation.

Mentorship

You’ll receive mentorship from an experienced communications and graphic design professional who will support your progression and help shape a development plan suited to your study goals.

What you’ll do

Cross‑team collaboration

• Connect with different audiences and stakeholders in China, India, Turkey, Netherlands, Mexico
• Ensure consistency and clarity in messages shared across international teams.

Content creation & storytelling

• Write internal announcements, articles, newsletter pieces, and intranet posts.
• Help turn technical or complex subjects into messages people can easily understand.

Digital communication & community engagement

• Create visuals such as posters, infographics, slides, and photographs.
• Update and manage content on digital channels and intranet pages.
• Create posts, highlights, and updates that keep employees informed and engaged.

Campaign & event support

• Assist in planning and delivering internal campaigns across global sites.
• Help coordinate local and worldwide community‑oriented initiatives.
• Gather feedback and simple event analytics to help improve communication activities.

What you’ll bring

• Proficient in English and fluent in Dutch is mandatory.
• Content creation and storytelling.
• Photography skills (beginners-intermediate)
• Strong digital and social media awareness.
• Ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Creativity in developing posts and engagement materials.