GKN Aerospace
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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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Why GKN Aerospace?
Our Graduate Program is well established, celebrating more than 40 years of success in developing future talent. It is highly personalised and enables you to set your own goals, explore your interests, and shape your future career. Throughout your graduate journey, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally while building a strong international network within a global organisation.
We aim to match your talents and aspirations with our strategic and operational needs, creating a rewarding experience for you and a strong future for our business. Through exciting assignments, international exposure, and close collaboration with colleagues across the organisation, you will gain a broad understanding of both engineering and business within one of the world's most advanced industries.
Your Graduate Journey
During the 22-month program, you will complete placements across different areas of our business, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of both our operations and technology. You will work on real projects and initiatives where technology is used to create business value, improve processes, and support organisational development.
Throughout the program, you will take part in a variety of graduate activities, including sessions with senior leaders and specialists, international development weeks, study visits, training courses, networking opportunities, and mentoring. These experiences will support both your professional and personal development while helping you build a strong network across the organisation.
International Placement
A key part of the program is a six-month international placement, providing the opportunity to gain experience in a global environment, build international networks, and broaden your understanding of GKN Aerospace's operations around the world.
The first 16 months of the program are based in Trollhättan, Sweden, followed by six months at one of our international locations.
Preferred Experience
Previous leadership experience is considered an advantage, as is knowledge or an interest in digital transformation, business improvement, and the use of technology to create business value. Experience in data analytics, programming, software development, enterprise systems, or industrial IT solutions is also desirable. An interest in aerospace, defence, and space industries is considered beneficial.
Personal Qualities
Are you motivated to kick-start your career and develop valuable professional skills? We are looking for individuals with the following qualities:
If you're ready to take the first step in your career, we encourage you to apply!
Application
Employment: We offer our graduates full-time employment from day one of the program
Location: Trollhättan, Sweden
Travel : You must be willing to travel as part of the program, including a six-month international placement.
Selection will take place in March and the program starts in August 2027.
For more information about the program, please visit our homepage on GKN Sweden .
Last application date: 2027-02-18
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’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.
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