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Mechanical engineering degree apprentice Review

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Degree Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Stevenage

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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
4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Mechanical engineering design and analysis tasks, liaising with team members and supporting teams.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Understanding of mechanical design principles, design of weapon systems. Presentation skills, communication

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Regular socials, careers fair/STEM events supporting.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Providing with high amount of responsibility and allowed to drive your own work and progress. Generally good work culture, and very interesting range of projects to be involved with.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
Research the company, present yourself confidently whilst ensuring what are saying adds value.
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