Mechanical Engineering Review
by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd
Rating
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Skills
4.5
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Responsibilities
3.0
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Support & Guidance
3.5
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Culture
4.8
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd
- 7. Would you recommend Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd
Overview
I worked in product engineering roles. My day to day work is designing components using CAD software, completing necessary simulations on these components (FEA) and ensuring the parts adhere to the design standard here at HPP. This was often in the form of designing multiple components for an assembly. Along with this, I completed the necessary paperwork and reviews of my designs as well an working with programme management to organise when these parts would be released
Skills
Improved my CAD skills Using FEA software Increase in general engineering knowledge Developed organisational skills
Responsibilities
During the first half, no not much as there wasnt much responsibility to have due to the nature of the department I was in During my second half, after a department change (happens to most Mech Eng placements) I had much more responsibility
Support & Guidance
HPP has a very healthy approach to helping those who are unsure, I was always given the time to provided help
Culture
In terms of a 'blame' culture, HPP has none existent. I was never made to feel at fault in any way for my mistakes and the first action was always how to fix it In terms of working hours, many departments in HPP have a standard of working past contracted hours, although I never experiences this due to the departments I worked in.
Your Impressions
Overall I enjoyed my time at HPP, I know a few people who have completed this placement in the past and did not enjoy it as much as I did. I feel this is down to where you are placed and which team leaders you work under. Due to the large quantity of placement/graduate/apprentices at HPP, it is very easy to make friends your own age.
Yes
Set boundaries for working and do not stay at work later than you need to. Also, do not be afraid of asking for help as it will always be provided. Definitely strive to make friends here as there are plenty of opportunity to be able to do this
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Mechanical Engineering
South East
July 2023
