Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.   At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and
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Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

 

At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!

Project Title

Archiving, Website Optimization, Marketing and Display Area Enhancement Initiative

Project Overview

This project seeks to modernize the organization’s resources by digitizing hard copy materials (such as old photos and newsletters), creating a centralized digital repository, enhancing the transparencies section of the GKN website to improve accessibility and engagement and refreshing the display area in the corporate building in alignment with overall corporate branding. Additionally, the intern will design a series of marketing materials that highlight the organization’s unique capabilities, aiding marketing and business development efforts. These combined initiatives aim to preserve the organization’s legacy, improve functional efficiency, and strengthen the site’s competitive edge in the marketplace.

 

The project aligns with the broader goals of improving efficiency, reducing resource costs, and establishing a consistent and professional brand presence.

Benefits of the Internship
  • Opportunity to learn about the aerospace industry from a vendors point of view.
  • Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking aerospace manufacturing team.
  • Mentorship from Business Development and Program Management experts.
  • Potential to evolve into a full-time opportunity based on performance and company needs.
Main Project Deliverables
  1. Collect, categorize, and digitize hard copy materials, including old photos, newsletters, and archived content.
  2. Develop and maintain a user-friendly digital repository for storing and accessing archived materials.
  3. Enhance the transparency section of the GKN website by:
    • Updating outdated information.
    • Designing new web pages or sections to showcase archived materials and marketing content.
    • Improving the overall user interface (UI) and user experience (UX).
  4. Create a series of professional flyers and marketing materials that highlight organizational strengths.
  5. Collaborate with the marketing and business development teams to align website enhancements and marketing content with branding guidelines.
  6. Update the display area in the corporate building to provide a refreshed area and align with GKN global branding and goals (E.g. sustainability etc.)

 

Expected Deliverables:

  • A fully functional and organized digital repository.
  • A modernized website with updated content and improved functionality.
  • A minimum of 3-5 new marketing flyers or materials emphasizing unique organizational capabilities.
  • A proposal for a refreshed and updated display area (execution may not be part of the project).
Required Qualifications

Currently in final year of school or within 1 year of graduating with Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Development or a related fields.

  • Currently holds 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Available to work 30+ hours per week.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Experience with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or Canva).
  • Experience in website design and/or content management.
  • Self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • US Person per ITAR regulations and able to comply with export compliance requirements.

 

Compensation Data

Compensation: $25.00/hr 

Why Join Us:

  • Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

 

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. ​

Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
98 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35
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Job Info
Location
Garden Grove, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
98 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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