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Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

Student Engineer Review

at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

London

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

3.9 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3.8/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Support and Guidance
3.8/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My duties as an Understudy Designer at Toyota Engines entail actively participating in many designing initiatives and endeavours inside the company. I regularly collaborate with knowledgeable professionals and experts on tasks including overseeing research, analysing data, and contributing to the design and advancement of car parts or frameworks. I participate in gatherings, configuration audits, cross-useful group collaboration, documentation support, and association of design information. In addition to gaining practical experience with a real designing environment, this work enables me to put the theoretical knowledge I learned through my designing exams to use.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I received a considerable amount of responsibilities. I got the chance to personally contribute to the teams aims and objectives while working on projects where I was given specific duties and deliverables. I was able to take ownership of my job, make judgements that fell within my purview, and significantly impact the projects outcomes because to this accountability. I learned a lot from the amount of responsibility and was able to cultivate a sense of responsibility for my work.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have had the valuable chance to master and upgrade specialized abilities, for example, utilizing designing programming devices, leading information examination, and applying designing standards to take care of mind boggling issues. Furthermore, I have worked on my correspondence and cooperation abilities through standard connections with associates from different foundations and support in cross-practical coordinated efforts. This experience has expanded how I might interpret auto designing and permitted me to get significant abilities that will help my future profession.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received a lot of support and guidance from my group and managers throughout my time as a Toyota Understudy Specialist. When needed, they were immediately there to offer guidance, answer questions, and provide assistance. Regular critique sessions helped me monitor my growth and identify areas that needed improvement. The company promoted a mentoring culture, ensuring that I got the tools and support I needed to succeed in my position. The guidance and support I received played a critical role in my professional growth.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
4/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The workplace atmosphere at Toyota Engines is one of extraordinary talent, teamwork, and advancement. Collaboration and open communication are strong points for creating a productive and all-encompassing workplace. The atmosphere is quick-moving and energetic, with a focus on greatness and constant progress. Representatives are asked to use their creativity, communicate their ideas, and advance the association as a whole. The company promotes a culture of growth and learning by providing opportunities for both professional and individual development.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
4/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I completely partook in my situation as an Understudy Specialist at Toyota Engines. The involved insight and openness to certifiable designing difficulties were priceless. The strong and cooperative workplace permitted me to flourish and contribute definitively to the group. The potential chance to work with experienced experts and be essential for projects that have an unmistakable effect in the car business was both fulfilling and satisfying. This situation has supported my enthusiasm for designing and has given areas of strength for a to my future profession.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd
grandstand a certified interest in the car business and an eagerness to learn. Feature any significant specialized abilities or venture encounters that show your capacity to add to the designing group. Accentuate your cooperation and relational abilities, as joint effort is exceptionally esteemed at Toyota. Moreover, research the organizations qualities and drives and adjust your application to their objectives. Plan for interviews by rehearsing conduct and specialized questions and exhibit your energy for the chance to work at Toyota.
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