Additive Manufacturing Intern — Aerospace (DED/LMDw)

GKN; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Industry leading pension scheme

8x salary life assurance

Income protection

Bonus £500

Job summary

GKN Aerospace Bristol is offering a year-in-industry internship in Additive Manufacturing (DED) focused on Laser Metal Deposition by wire (LMDw). The placement runs for 12 months starting Aug/Sep 2027, based at the Global Technology Centre in Bristol.

You will work on real aerospace projects, gain hands-on experience, and be mentored by industry experts. You should be an undergraduate in engineering or materials science, with CAD experience and an interest in aerospace.

Qualifications

• Must be studying towards an undergraduate degree in any Engineering discipline or Material Science.
• Enthusiasm for additive manufacturing linked with an interest in aerospace.
• Eager to learn new technical skillsets, software and hardware.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English, plus IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Will support the LMDw team in development and industrial implementation of laser deposition technology.
• Join year-in-industry placement for academic year 26/27 with start August/September 2027.
• Contribute to projects across aerospace manufacturing and additive processes.

Skills

CAD experience

English communication

Team collaboration

Software & hardware learning

Aerospace enthusiasm

Education

Undergraduate engineering or materials science

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Job description

GKN Aerospace Bristol is offering a year-in-industry internship in Additive Manufacturing (DED) focused on Laser Metal Deposition by wire (LMDw). The placement runs for 12 months starting Aug/Sep 2027, based at the Global Technology Centre in Bristol.

You will work on real aerospace projects, gain hands-on experience, and be mentored by industry experts. You should be an undergraduate in engineering or materials science, with CAD experience and an interest in aerospace.