• Job Description

  Req#: 15369

  About Us

  GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

  
  About the opportunity

  GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.

  We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

  Job Summary

  We are seeking an Operations Science Intern to support our production planning team at GKN. The Operations Science Intern will work closely with production planning to ensure efficient production schedules and maximize production capacity. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in operations science principles, including optimization, statistics, and data analysis.
  

  Job Qualifications

  • Assist with developing production schedules that align with customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels
  • Conduct data analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement in production planning processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and analyze performance metrics for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Participate in meetings with production planning team to provide updates on progress and discuss any issues or challenges
  • Assist with creating and maintaining production planning documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and process maps
  • Work on special projects as assigned by the production planning manager or other senior team members
  • Actively seek opportunities for process improvement and make recommendations to the production planning team

  Internship Details

  • Flexible Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
  • Duration of Internship: 6 months
  • Work hours: 20+ Hours willing to work with school schedule. Established schedule at offer.
  • Compensation available
  • Must be able to work onsite.
  • The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior leadership.
    

  Job Responsibilities

  • Presently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in operations science, industrial engineering, or a related field
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Able to support 20+ hours
  • U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirement

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to conduct statistical analyses and identify trends in complex data sets
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Visual Basics, and other data analysis tools
  • Knowledge of production planning principles and techniques, including scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and analysis in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
    

  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.

• About the company

  GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe

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