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Design Engineer Review

at Adi Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering, Engineering

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2026

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
I basically help to design fixtures and production lines
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Ive developed my knowlege of SolidWorks, as well as learnt different ways of designing things and the logic behind them.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of advice on what to do and they are good at pointing me in the right direction
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The tutors are very helpful and it’s easy to follow
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There are various modules in the course that I’m doing that relate to the job, such as maths and organisational efficiency that help me with work
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 Adi Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They cover a wide variety of different engineering disciplines, and they are very welcoming
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Adi Group?
Just be real and don’t try to oversell yourself
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