Global Graduate Program

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 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.

We will provide development through a formal global development program. The development program will help you progress from being an individual contributor towards leading others, preparing you for potential leadership roles in the future.

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 programme are based in Trollhättan, Sweden, followed by six months at one of our international locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Digital Technologies, Business and Management, or another manufacturing-related discipline
• Maximum 2 years professional experience after graduation
• Fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken
• Valid work permit for Sweden

Preferred Experience

Previous leadership experience is considered an advantage, as is experience in project work, business improvement, digital transformation, or continuous improvement initiatives. An interest in aerospace, defence, and space industries is also desirable.

Personal Qualities

Are you motivated to kick-start your career and develop valuable professional skills? We are looking for individuals with the following qualities:

• Proactive: You take initiative, are curious, and actively seek new ways to contribute and grow.
• Communicative and Collaborative: You build strong relationships and enjoy working with people from different parts of the organisation.
• Adaptable: You thrive in a changing environment and view new challenges as opportunities to learn and develop.
• Committed: You take ownership of your work and bring energy and drive to your team.
• Continuous Learner: You have a strong desire to learn, grow, and continuously improve both yourself and the organisation.

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 trainee blog at www.aerotrainees.se.

Last application date: 2027-02-18

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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.