Manufacturing Engineering Summer Intern Review

I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. I was able to be involved on a number of projects and gain insight into different areas of the business outside of my department. Everyone I worked with was welcoming, helpful and provided valued advice. It has confirmed to me that this is the field of work I would like to progress my career in.

The working environment was an incredibly welcoming one, I felt like part of the team very quickly with team members asking my opinion and taking on my comments.

My line manager and supervisor were very helpful, they continually gave me feedback on the projects I was working on and assisted me if any problems arose. All management at the site were very welcoming and happy to take time to talk me through their roles and assist me when needed.

I was able to work on a number of projects which meant that there were always tasks that I could be working on. In the times where there were quieter periods I was able to assist on a wider range of projects and also spent time shadowing members of other departments to gain a wider insight for the company.

I became a primary point of contact for the project I was working on as the project progressed, I was able to lead the continual development of the project and the testing of the system I was working with.

I was able to take a number of training courses in addition to the direct on the job learning. I intend to utilise the project planning skills I have learnt in my projects this year at university and I fell the skills I have developed will set me in good stead moving forward towards graduate schemes and developing my future career path.

A lively office, with staff members coming and going as they spent time on the factory floor or at other sites. A great atmosphere to work in.

Very well organised. A good general introduction for all the interns and then a more specific induction event for the interns within manufacturing engineering. I was able to start work on my projects immediately after my introduction, with the aims and objectives of my time already drafted by my supervisor. These were fully defined on my arrival with mine and my line managers input. Very well structured throughout and I was never 'lost' for where to go next in terms of work or development.

I was able to take a number of online and classroom training courses. These were of great value allowing me to gain a better understanding of the business and the manufacturing processes it utilises. I was also able to visit outside suppliers as part of one of my projects.

Awaiting to find out if I have been successful in gaining a graduate scheme. Should I be offered a place, it will be my first choice.

Somewhat dependant on which site you are placed at, but provided you are happy to search out people and events ( sporting or social ) then there will be something going on.

Accommodation was limited for choice however same as above, if you search you can find somewhere to suit different tastes and budgets.

There were local pubs around, but I was quite out in the country. But it's a work placement and you are busy during the week, there are always weekends to go away.

Opportunities to get involved in sporting activities, such as weekly 5-a-side.