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GE Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineering Review

at GE Aerospace

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Gloucester

Review Submitted: June 2025

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
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.
My daily role is managing the use of two 3d printers which support new projects for the NPI team. I have a large responsibility in organising and prioritising the prints to ensure targets are met. My role also includes writing documents to support the manufacturing team, getting involved with the manufacture of our products and collaborating with other functions to ensure goals are met.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been trusted with a variety of things, so I can confidently say I have been given responsibility of important tasks.
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?
Personal and professional growth, confidence, communication, delegating, organisation. Different software including, CATIA, Cutworks, GrabCAD, Cura
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?
There have been numerous people who have been very willing to help me during this placement, there is plenty of support and genuine kindness within the company.
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?
Everyone is lovely, kind and happy to help, answer questions. There is a diverse culture and numerous networks spreading important messages.
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 really enjoyed it! I would highly reccomend
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 GE Aerospace
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace
Be confident, have examples and be yourself! It is a very inclusive and friendly environment, they are looking for someone who fits the team dynamic.
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