Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Review

Item: Graduate Manufacturing Engineer at Airbus
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at Airbus

Graduate Scheme

Manufacturing

Filton

Review Submitted: May 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!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role

4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture

5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Airbus?

Airbus has been an incredible employer to work for, and they really care about fostering their emerging talent.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

I have completed multiple rotations from manufacturing, through supply chain and programme/project management functions.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5

Plenty of opportunities to demonstrate that your perspective can bring value to teams - you get out what you put in

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

4/5

Good.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5

Rotational scheme is deepening my ability to see problems from different perspectives

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

Good - everyone at the company is committed to enabling the Early Careers to learn and grow.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5

Everyone is happy to help you in any way they can

How is your work-life balance?

4/5

Good. Some deadline/priorities challenges can mean stress comes home, but not so frequently that it is a problem.

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5

Very welcoming and inclusive, and while everyone is encouraged to work from the office as much as possible, there is some flexibility to meet individual's needs and circumstances.

How would you rate Airbus initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

5/5

Lots of great Employee Resource Groups championing those in the business who fit the parameters.

How would you rate Airbus CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5

STEM Outreach in local schools is run almost exclusively by Early Careers, giving them the opportunity to develop skills whilst giving back to communities and opening doors to the next generation.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

Why?

A great place to work, with a huge variety of opportunities and a great set of colleagues

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5

I was pleasantly surprised to find that my role (which was adverstised as a standard job), would actually feature rotational aspects and graduate development content.