Manufacturing Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Supporting the build on the shop floor with the aid of document creation, work enablement and problem solving
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Job feels a bit different to what was initially described and varies a lot with placements so it has lots of ups and downs
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed a lot as a person, with skills such as confidence and communication. Knowledge as a mechanical engineer also developed a lot
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Not very organised. Lots of work been done recently to improve this, but there was no set up / framework when i first started
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support through the early careers department who conduct reviews every 12 weeks to ensure i am on track and feeling ok
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Lots of changes with tutors but has been much better this year and support has been ok
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Feel the role is far from linked to my qualification as there can be little subject knowledge required at times
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes there is, however sometimes not communicated well
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very interesting place to work with the nature of the product that they manufacture and a very competitive salary especially at a young age. With lots of opportunity for development and progression in your career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try and make lots of friends within work / college especially if moving to barrow from away as you may want others to house share with
