• Document Control Internship

    GKN Aerospace (Garden Grove, CA)


    Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

     

    Join our team at GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, a leading supplier of transparencies for military (e.g. F-35, F-18, CH-53K) and commercial (e.g. 787, 737, ERJ) platforms. We are on a mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions while maintaining the highest standards of quality.

     

    Project Title

     

    Product Development Life Cycle (PDLM) document control internship

     

    Project Overview

     

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Document Control intern to join our team. In this role, you will assist in digitizing and organizing essential engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility within our document management system. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone looking gain to an understanding of document management from an engineering perspective within a world class PDLM system.

     

    Benefits of the Internship

     

    + Ownership of a technical documentation project with lasting business value.

    + Mentorship from experienced engineers, configuration specialists, and facilities managers.

    + Insight into aerospace facility operations and systems integration.

    + Possibility of full-time employment or future placement based on performance and business needs.

     

    Main Project Deliverables

     

    + Assist in the digitizing, organizing, and releasing of engineering documents in our PDLM document management system.

    + Maintain, audit and update electronic and physical filing systems to improve document accessibility.

    + Support the team in data entry tasks related to document control.

    + Provide general administrative support as needed.

     

    Learning Outcomes

     

    + Real-world experience auditing and updating critical facilities infrastructure documentation.

    + Practical exposure to mechanical engineering standards.

    + Cross-functional collaboration and communication with engineering, safety, and operations stakeholders.

    + Foundational understanding of manufacturing standards, processes and product lifecycle.

    Job Qualifications

    + Currently in final year of school or within 1 year of graduating with Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

    + Currently holds 3.0 GPA or hire.

    + Available to work 30+ hours per week.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of handling large datasets.

    + Strong organizational and analytical skills.

    + Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams.

    + Candidate must be highly self-directed, able to take initiative, and work with minimal supervision to meet objectives. Accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and record keeping is critical in this role.

    + US Person per ITAR regulations and able to comply with export compliance requirements

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Familiarity with manufacturing processes and tools is a plus.

    + Basic understanding of aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100) is preferred.

    + Foundational understanding of manufacturing principles and aerospace industry standards is a plus

    + Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

    + Exposure to infrastructure or facilities-related projects.

     

    Compensation Data

     

    Pay Rate: $25.00/hr

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Gain hands-on experience in aerospace document management.

    + Work with a supportive and experienced team committed to professional growth.

    + Contribute to impactful projects at the forefront of industry innovation.

    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. ​ ​