Mechanicla Engineering Review

Item: Mechanicla Engineering at GE Aerospace
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at GE Aerospace

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Nantgarw

Review Submitted: July 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

4.8/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - 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.

Working within the global Customer Technical Program team, supporting the GE90 and GE9X engine product line. Leading and supporting technical efforts to improve productivity and profitability.
Responsibilities included:
Engine Tooling Development / Support - Designing and updating engine tooling.
New Product Implementation - Supporting projects involving new products like the GE9X.
Workshop Technical Support - Providing technical support and information regarding engine hardware passing through the workshop.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, the large amount of responsibility that I was given during my placement is one of the things that I most enjoyed over the year.
I lead several projects during the year, which had the potential to impact the business in a significant way. This is an excellent opportunity for development.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I have developed several skills throughout my placement, in particular:
Technical Knowledge - Understanding the architecture of the GE90 engine and assembly / disassembly processes.
Timekeeping & Organisation - I have learnt to structure my work day in order to keep my projects on time.
Presentation Skills - During my placement I have had many opportunities to present to an audience, which is something that I used to be very nervous about. I am now far more comfortable presenting.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I was given lots of support during the year from my mentor, who was very helpful in answering any questions I may have had. I worked closely with my mentor during the year and he helped guide me through my projects.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The company culture is built on acting with humility, ensuring that everyone is treated with kindness and respect.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

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 have very much enjoyed my placement at GE Aerospace Wales, and I would recommend it to any student who is looking for a placement where they can gain experience with aircraft engines.