GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Programme (Programme Management)

GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Programme (Programme Management)

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 38 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald van £3,35 miljard in 2023. Wij ontwerpen en produceren innovatieve slimme ruimtevaartsystemen en componenten. Elke keer dat je per vliegtuig reist, is het waarschijnlijk dat GKN je op weg helpt.
We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een verschil willen maken, getalenteerde medewerkers met de vaardigheden en passies om het beste te worden in wat ze doen.

Start your career shaping the future of aerospace

Start your career shaping the future of aerospace — in a place where you’ll feel supported, inspired, and encouraged to grow.
At GKN Aerospace, we’re a global community, bringing together people from diverse backgrounds to design and build the next generation of aerospace technologies. As a graduate, you’ll join an inclusive and international team, gain hands-on experience, and grow your career in an environment where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Programme Management Graduate Programme, you can expect to:

• Experience rotational placements across a variety of Manufacturing Sites and within our Business Line team, equipping you with the skills and experience to progress into a Programme Management role at the end of the scheme.
• Work within multi-functional teams, often collaborating with colleagues across global business groups, while gaining exposure to day to day Defence Programme Management across both New Product Introduction (NPI) and steady-state programmes, as well as a placement within Commercial.
• Support programme control and delivery, by reviewing and analysing progress, scope, cost, and resource management.
• Contribute to planning activities, including the creation and follow-up of work breakdown structures, organisation breakdown structures, and cost breakdown structure schedules/plans.
• Drive performance improvements, introducing initiatives to enhance on-time delivery, customer scorecard results, and overall quality.
• Prepare and analyse Programme Performance Summaries, providing insights that inform decision-making and programme success.
• Support risk, opportunity, and change management, strengthening programme resilience and delivery.
• Play a role in Programme Improvement Plans, including cost efficiency, pricing initiatives, Zero Defects Manufacturing, redesign activities, and gaining alignment with key stakeholders.

From day one, you’ll take part in a structured onboarding and development journey, supported by a mentor, buddy, and our Global Graduate Community, giving you encouragement, guidance, and opportunities to build your network.
Beyond your core role, you’ll also have the chance to contribute to community projects, STEM outreach, and our early careers strategy — because at GKN Aerospace, we believe in making a positive difference together.

What We'll Offer

At the heart of everything we do are our five culture principles: Safe, Respect & Care, Open & Honest, Innovative, and Ownership. Safety always comes first, but so does your growth, wellbeing, and future. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• 🚀 A 24-month programme with a guaranteed permanent role when you finish.
• 🔄 Varied and rewarding placements across different projects, programmes, and locations.
• 💡 The chance to work on innovative technologies that inspire change and shape the future of aerospace.
• 🌐 Opportunities for international exposure and collaboration.
• 📈 A structured development journey designed to help you discover your strengths.
• 🤝 Ongoing support from a dedicated Home Manager, mentor, and buddy throughout your programme.
• 💷 A starting salary in grade H and a generous benefits package.
• 👀 High visibility across the business — from sites and locations to customers and senior stakeholders.
• 🎤 Ambassador opportunities to inspire others as a STEM ambassador.
• 🌎 A welcoming global graduate community — a network of peers, friends, and future leaders.

We’ll support your career progression by providing you with the learning, development, and flexibility to thrive. And because we’re a global business, your career could take you further than you imagined.

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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