Manufacturing Engineer Review

by Thales

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Work was fast-paced, but could have been more challenging at times. However, was deliberately given a high level of responsibility and multiple and varied tasks, projects and challenges to completed over the three months

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Made to feel extremely welcome. Attended football sessions with work colleagues and several graduate socials among other days out

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Both my mentor and line manager were excellent in giving advice and helping as and when I needed it.

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

    • Busy all day multi tasking and simultaneously working to deliver project. On the other hand, no one orders you what to do, and many projects are open ended. Can take a break for whenever you want, for however long you want because of everyone just wants to work to improve the business. There is a high level of employee trust, focusing on delivering results.

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

    • Given responsibility for develop lean systems and strategies integral to the business and wider corporation.

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

    • Lean certification + MPDS Accreditation gained, in addition to develop soft skills, technical engineering knowledge and skills, experiences and professional behaviours

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed and friendly. People enjoyed work and so did I.

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

    • All systems and desk were setup for arrival. The work I was given was integral to the business and I was happy to give it my best.

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

    • Mpds scheme certification paid for. Lean certification paid for. Training in RCA and value stream mapping provided.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Healthcare from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Haven't received an offer yet but am in talking with a different site in the uk for a graduate position. I have a referral from my previous manager which I have been told will speed up my process to receiving a job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many social events on and could easily be arranged for further contacf.

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

    • Glasgow is fairly cheap as a city.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brilliant nightlife in glasgow. Also visited edingburgh Comedy feat over the summer which was amazing.

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

    • Football and other sessions with colleagues was common among other events. Also endless opportunities within glasgow city

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Audit, Business Management, Engineering, Information Technology

Scotland

October 2013

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