Manufacturing Engineer Review

by Rolls-Royce

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed being part of the manufacturing workling environment, but the line of work was not always as challenging as I would have hoped.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The members of my team made me feel at home from day 1 and couldn't do more to help me fit in.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My supervisor and team leader were always on hand if I needed guidance or help establishing targets.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • As my placement was less project based than others my work flow would fluctuate depending on the demand put on the office.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was often left to do tasks my own way and take investigations the way I chose but some work was very 'standard procedure'.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have put a lot of my manufacturing knowledge to the test and learned a lot more than university can teach you about real engineering issues.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Very quiet, the team members were all great to talk to but there was little atmosphere.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • My line manager guided me well through the placement, giving me objectives, changing them, keeping my records up to date etc.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Training wise I havent picked up much, it has more been the experience gained that I will take with me.

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The company is huge and there are endless prospects!

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • I didn't have any other interns with me here, but I have got on well with the employees very well. I have joined their football team.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I lived at home so can't comment

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I'm base din Nottingham, so very good!

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • I played football with the manufacturing team.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Manufacturing

East Midlands

August 2012

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