Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Scheme
Engineering, Manufacturing
Warton, Lancashire
Review Submitted: July 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
3.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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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?
Company culture has greatly influenced employees at BAE to be helpful and encouraging to new starts. This experience is something that I have experienced in many areas of the business so far. Networking is a massive part in success in a role at BAE, this also strengthens the feeling of community in your job.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Reviewing legacy projects in detail, directly relating to manufacturing processes, manufactured details, materials and process methodology for the feasibility for use on new projects.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
3/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
3/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
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?
Work life balance.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
Matched relatively well. Overall when applying for the role, the job description seemed to represent a generic manufacturing engineers job, however when placed in your role, you will be more specialised in one area of manufacturing compared to an all round manufacturing engineer.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Consider your previous relevant experiences that show your competence in the role you are applying for. Also, understanding BAE's behaviours and values and showing you have displayed these in your previous experiences will benefit your application.
