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Manufacturing Engineer Graduate Review

at BAE Systems

Graduate Scheme

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
it has been fantastic
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Experienced roles in Engineering planning, and the development of technology within the aerospace domain
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I feel very values against my team and even senior engineers take on my opinions and experience
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
I'm very highly compensated with my total work package, I give a lot and get a lot in reurn
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I can easily see a lucrative career
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Not the quickest, but that is because competence is ideal to advance further

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Endless role opportunities, great benefits and good team encourage and moral
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be very careful you know which role you want to apply for
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