Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Engineering, Manufacturing
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BAE Systems?
My experience was very good overall, the graduate scheme was well structured with workshops every few months with the rest being on the job learning in your role. the scheme provided a good level of support tailored to each graduate in my experience. There is lots of opportunity to develop with courses and further learning and management encourage you to find things that you are interested so you are not pigeon holed.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My role is to work with process planners and operators and ensure that the build of components are running efficiently with minimal defects. it involves collaborating with different people across the business and it is one of the things I enjoy the most. It also includes developing new processes to ensure the company is always innovating and improving.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
The role gives plenty of opportunities to contribute and there is a variety of ways to work. My team makes me feel valued by listening to my thoughts on situations and ask for my input on most things and are keen to support my continued development
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
The compensation package is really good probably one of the highest salaries I have seen advertised for a graduate role. The benefits are salary sacrificed along with pension and share scheme.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
The graduate scheme is you being in a team just like a new hire but with more support and understanding from your line manager to slowly increase your workload in line with your competency and knowledge. It also focuses on other skills needed in the wider business.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Every day is a school day and I am constantly learning through experience and overcoming challenges. there are lots of formal training easily accessible and most are free to use.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
There is plenty of support from mentors and buddy's but the most influential is a good line manager who is accommodating and gives you advice on unwritten rules which is invaluable.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
one of the benefits at BAE is the flexible start and finishing times so it is not just a 9 -5 but you can work around your home life with the company pushing people to look after their mental health.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
BAE is very diverse in terms of ethnicity, gender and age and it is inclusive for all with lots of communication in celebrating events of these different groups. Some areas are not as receptive to hybrid working but majority of areas are hybrid.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
The initiatives are really good and it is something that the company encourages
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Similar with diversity and inclusion, BAE advocates for responsibility from everyone for these things
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
there are so many opportunities in wherever you want to do in the future/
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
It was closely matched with my expectations
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
It takes a while due to security clearances etc
