Contracts - Intern
Date: Feb 18, 2026
Location: Newington, CT, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detial-oriented Programs Intern to support the Programs and Commercial team with contract compliance, program management, and customer relations activites. This internship provides hands-on exposure to contract governance, AS9100 compliance, ERP systems, and cross-functional coordination in a fast-paced aerospace/manufacturing environment.
The intern will support contract reviews, program tracking, data analysis, and customer communications to ensure timely accurate responses across commercial and military programs.
Job Responsibilities
Contract Compliance & Governance
- Review contract terms in alignment with GKN OMS and AS9100 guidelines
- Identify and flag potential contractual risks or compliance gaps
- Maintain a live contract tracker including due dates, owners, and export compliance details
Program Management Support
- Assist with cross-functional coordination across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Quality
- Support demand management and customer program execution activities
ERP & Order Lifecycle Management
- Learn and apply ERP processes for orders submission, scheduling, and delivery tracking
- Support data integrity across order and demand planning systems
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Monitor key performance metrics including lead time, cycle time, and on-time delivery
- Analyze data to surface trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Customer Relations & Communication
- Provide timely, clear updates to customers
- Document contractual response to orders, changes, or agreements
- Coordinate issue resolution and internal follow-up
Compliance Readiness & Audit Support
- Assist with AS9100 audit preparedness and documentation
- Support compliance reviews and continuous improvement actions
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and follow-through
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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