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Paint Programmes Global Manufacturing Engineering Review

at JLR

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering

Liverpool

Review Submitted: June 2024

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
4.5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I am required to develop new technology for new model vehicles entering the JLR halewood site from a manufacturing engineering perspective. I work with design teams, programmes teams and other ME technologies to help produce a finished vehicle and help support JLR launch operations.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a lot of responsibility during my project, leading a key programme manufacturing research project and introducing a new facility. I have also been responsible for key projects for my team.
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 presenting skills, interpersonal skills and team working skills. I have gained new skills in business, negotiation and more.
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?
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 received a lot of support and guidance during my placement, from co-workers all the way to senior management. I am very pleased with the support and connections I have made on this placement.
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?
JLR is very keen to promote DE&I which is great and the company does a lot to ensure that people are looked after in the company. However, working in a manufacturing site their is still some work that needs to be done to make it more inclusive. I do feel that JLR is working towards this.
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?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my placement year at JLR and have been able to gain some truely amazing experiences. I would like to have received some more formal training at points but otherwise my experience has been exceptional!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at JLR
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
Ensure that you have read about JLRs corporate policies and know the company well. Your application should use key words in JLRs job description. You should take enough time to prepare for the assessment centre
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