Product Engineer Review
by Cummins
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.2
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The Company
4.2
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The Culture
4.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Fantastic oppertunity. Thoroughly enjoyed the day to day challenges and found, on the most part, that everything undertaken was new and everyday learnt something new.
Great colleagues, good level of humor whilst still keeping focused on the job at hand.
Significant levels of support.
I don't feel this question is easy to answer. It very much varies. I also feel that personally I prefer to be busy, which in this placement was most of the time.
For the most part left to own devices. When supervisor was absent I stood in.
Learnt a huge deal in my time on placement, most of which are skills I wouldn't otherwise have had a chance to undertake. All of these skills support my ability to suit a future role within the profession.
The Company
As mentioned previously, surrounded by a great bunch of colleagues.
Initial organisation was slow. Long duration passed before I received a computer to start work. After that, the flexible plan of work allowed me to find a place to fit inside the team to maximum effect.
Cummins provided many fantastic training oppertunities. This would have been 9/10 if I would have been able to have six sigma training during my time here, which I fell would have been hugely beneficial.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
National Travel
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
Good prospects.
The Culture
Good social oppertunities though personally I didn't attend many of the events.
Lived with the mother! Can't complain.
Huddersfield OK, Leeds/Manchester short train ride away for superior evenings out.
Many volunteering oppertunities and sports clubs.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Logistics and Operations, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
Yorkshire and Humberside
June 2011
