Mechanical Engineering Intern Review

I worked within the Customer Technical Programs (CTP) team during my internship. My role involved the Leading Indicator Program (LIP) where I worked to implement, globally coordinate collection of, and evaluate the success of different LIPs.. This involves introducing new programs, identifying applicable data points across the fleet and cascading that information to 3 global MROs effectively. It also involves tracking of disassembly to visually inspect and document hardware condition in line with the program, including supporting engine investigations.

During my internship at GE Aerospace Wales, I developed in both hard/soft skills. I improved by technical understanding of engine architecture through spending time with engine hardware at various levels of assembly, and learnt about the impact that the servicing industry has on wider GE Aerospace business objectives. The intern curriculum here at Wales emphasizes development in presentation, communication, timekeeping and confidence skills etc. and is supported by a committed mentorship and intern committee.

From day 1 of my internship, I was given an outline of clear roles and responsibilities that I alone was accountable for, and driving the completion of these was up to me entirely. Support from the team was readily available during obstacles and everyone I worked with were both willing, and happy, to help.

The internship program at GE Wales provided a plethora of development opportunities which were supported by an assigned mentor from your department. This provided a foundation to develop skills fundamental to a career in engineering through presentations, on-job-training, development plans and objectives which were explored and anchored by your mentor. There is great support provided by the mentors and the internship committee that supports this development.

The culture at GE Aerospace is admirable, where anyone, anywhere is encouraged to reach out to anyone, anywhere to achieve mutually beneficial goals, and everyone has a clear impact on the business.

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Make sure to research what we do at GE Aerospace, our business priorities and current/future state of our technology. Also ensure to research the role of the local site you're applying to as the sites in the UK vary in responsibilities massively (e.g GE Wales is an MRO for commercial engines whereas GE Cheltenam primarily deals with all things systems/avionics)