Manufacturing Engineer Intern

Summary: GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel and is seeking Engineering Interns to participate in the design and evaluation of production processes. The role involves supporting projects, improving production processes, and collaborating across functions to deliver excellence. Responsibilities: - Working on projects and supporting a team to find the best solutions - Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives - Helping to maintain performance within your team and for GKN as a company - Building relationships both within GKN and with our external partners, collaborating across functions, segments and teams to deliver excellence - Develop technical solutions to complex problems - Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production - Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances - Design these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such. Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation - Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers. Facilitate improvements in production processes by implementing Lean initiatives and leaning forward - All other duties as assigned by Manager Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in an engineering field such as: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical field - Must have completed your sophomore year or later in your current program - Local candidates only (relocation, work sponsorship and/or housing not available) - Must be a US Citizen due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements - Capability to work effectively in a variety of engineering and manufacturing assignments - Keen interest in the Aerospace Manufacturing industry - Proficient in Microsoft Applications - Team player with excellent planning and organization skills - Effective communication and writing skills. Attention to detail is critical - Enthusiasm for continuous personal development and leadership opportunities Required Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering Important Skills: Aerospace Engineering, Lean initiatives, Root cause analysis, Microsoft Applications Nice-to-Have Skills: Planning, organization, Continuous personal development, Team player, Effective communication, Attention to detail