RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin

Manufacturing Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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
My role involves assisting production/operations with ensuring we are achieving the product design in the most safe and cost effective way.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It has been great although sometimes we have had little support

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt an array of soft skills and i have completed courses in process FMEA as well as nuclear reactor systems

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The programme has been quite unorganised but it has improved a lot in the past year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my team but the formal training could be better to equip me for my day to day role.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is full of opportunities if you go and look for them yourself and be proactive
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself and look at the BAE Behaviors as well as the strategy
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.