GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Programme (Engineering)

Launch Your Career as a Design Engineer Graduate at GKN Aerospace!

Are you ready to turn your passion for engineering into real-world impact? Join our Defense Engineering & Technology team in the Netherlands as a Design (Aerostructures) Engineer Graduate and help shape the future of aerospace and defense technology.

What You'll Be Doing

During your placements, you will be working as part of a global team, giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. Whether you envisage an engineering career in Design, Manufacturing, or Technology Research and Development, choosing GKN Aerospace means you are joining a global engineering network with wide-ranging opportunities. At GKN Aerospace, you won’t just work on projects—you’ll help redefine what’s possible in aviation.

Throughout your graduate journey, we give you the opportunity to test and develop your technical and personal skills. We provide support and mentoring as you work on real projects, solving real problems and delivering real changes. We aim to match your capabilities and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs—ensuring a thriving business for us and a fulfilling career for you.

As part of our Engineering Graduate Programme, you’ll experience:

• Rotations across engineering disciplines: From design and analysis to simulation, materials & processes.
• Exposure to multiple sites: Including our Global Technology Centre and international engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience: Testing, verification, and development of cutting-edge solutions.
• Driving sustainability: Develop technologies that meet ambitious productivity and zero-defect goals.
• Problem-solving at its best: Apply root cause analysis and deliver solutions that make a real difference.

We are committed to your continued development and success, and so throughout your journey you will engage in our on-board and structured development program; alongside our Global Graduate Community, providing you support and networking opportunities throughout your career at GKN Aerospace. You can also take part in additional activities outside of your role, whether it be supporting local community initiatives or our young people strategy, and you are given the encouragement and time to participate.

Who are we looking for?

• Ambitious engineers with a passion for aerospace and innovation.
• A completed technical degree (preferably aerospace).
• Curious, driven, and ready to shape the future.

What makes this program unique?

• 24-month journey with a guaranteed permanent role upon completion.
• International exposure and collaboration with global experts.
• Personalized support: Dedicated manager, mentor, and buddy throughout the program.
• Competitive salary and clear career progression.
• A vibrant graduate community for networking and growth.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference—talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. We are seeking a Design Engineer Graduate with an affinity for defense and bringing new technologies to the market, able to engineer solutions for several platforms.

Should you have any inquiries, do not hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Springer, our Talent Acquisition Specialist at Stephanie.Springer@fokker.com.