The Graduate Program is closed for this season. We look forward to welcoming new applicants when it reopens next season. 

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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. 

The Opportunity 

Our graduate program is well established, celebrating over 30 years of success. It is highly personalized and enables you to set your own goals and explore your own interests. Throughout your graduate journey we will give you the opportunity to test and grow both your professional and personal skills. We aim to match your talents and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs – ensuring a fulfilling career for you and a thriving business for us. 

During the 22-month program you will complete placements within the company where you have the opportunity to explore different areas of our business at the same time as you work on real projects, solving real problems and delivering real change.
Part of your time will be devoted to graduate activities such as sessions with senior leaders/specialists, International personal development weeks, study visits, fairs, courses etc. The development program will help you progress from being an individual contributor towards leading others, preparing you for potential leadership roles in the future. 

Qualifications 

• BSc/MSc degree in Engineering, IT/Digitalization or Finance (studies completed before start of the program) 
• Maximum 2 years professional experience after graduation 

• Fluent in English and Swedish, both spoken and written 
• Valid work permit for Sweden 

Desirable qualification 

• Previous leadership experience as well as excellent social skills 

Personal Skills 

A Global Graduate Engineer possesses the following qualities: 

• Proactive Attitude: You take initiative and are eager to learn, always looking for ways to contribute and improve. 
• Strong Communication Skills: You express your ideas clearly and work well in a team environment. 
• Adaptability: You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and are open to taking on new challenges. 

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’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

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