Global Engineering Traineeship (EWIS)

Global Engineering Traineeship (EWIS)

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 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.

Global Engineering Traineeship (EWIS)

Kick-start your career with GKN Aerospace, a world leader in cutting-edge aerospace innovation! As part of Melrose Industries PLC, we are driving the future of flight with advanced technology and engineering excellence. Join our Global Graduate Program and be part of a dynamic team shaping the next generation of aerospace solutions. Your journey to a high-flying career starts here!
Note: the program is internally referred to as Melrose GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Program.

GKN Fokker Elmo

As part of GKN Aerospace, GKN Fokker Elmo in Papendrecht is a leading company in design, manufacturing and support of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for Aerospace and Defense programs. Our tools and processes support our customer’s in the development of EWIS. We take pride in producing wiring harnesses for aircraft, which connect all the electrical systems. To make the wiring harnesses, we have everything in-house from start to finish. From complete engineering to our final product, the ready-to-use wiring harnesses, we do this for well-known aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed-Martin. As a Graduate Trainee, you will be a member of our Engineering team within our EWIS activities.

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.
Throughout your graduate journey, we give you the opportunity to test and grow your technical 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 career for you. As part of our Engineering Graduate Programme you can expect the following:

• Rotation throughout each Engineering function: Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology R&D.
• Placements at a variety of Manufacturing Sites, our Global Technology Centre and within the Global Engineering Function.
• Performing and supporting engineering testing, verification, and delivery of technical content and solutions within an engineering laboratory, test, or work environment.
• Developing and deploying cutting-edge and transformational manufacturing technology solutions to meet our ambitious sustainability and productivity targets.
• Introduction and support of root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements, within agreed program, schedule, and manufacturing constraints
• Supporting operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects, utilising engineering and problem solving skills.

We are committed to your continued development and success, and so throughout your journey you will engage in our on boarding and structured development programme; alongside our Global Graduate Community, providing you support and networking opportunities throughout your career at GKN Aerospace. You will also have the opportunity to 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.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or higher in Aerospace/ Electrical or similar,
• Passion for aerospace design and manufacturing, • Talented individuals with skills, enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do, • Dedicated, tenacious, creative and resourceful, • (Self-)Disciplined and able to mobilize commitment • Fluent in English, • Resident in the Netherlands.

What We'll Offer

• 24-month program with a guaranteed permanent opportunity on Graduation.
• Variety of business value add / rewarding placements across different programs and locations. • Working at the forefront of engineering, technology and innovations. • International exposure opportunities. • A structured development journey. • Dedicated Home Manager, mentor and buddy to fully support you throughout your program. • An opportunity to understand and therefore work to your personal strengths. • A complete remuneration package in line with the Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement, • High Level of Exposure to different parts of the business; sites, locations, customers, stakeholders. • An ambassador for the organisation at various events and functions as well as STEM and Future Career events. • A member of the Global Graduate community.

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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​