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Manufacturing engineer Review

at JLR

Placement (10 Months+)

Mechanical Engineering

Solihull

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Process validation and improvement. Ensuring automatic and manual processes for the cars allow the cars to be in the best condition as possible. Striving for perfection by finding long term solutions for recurring problems. Also involved in new model devlopment and intgration into the paintshop.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, which I relished. If you ever had too much, don't be afraid to communicate that with the manager.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Communication between departments and functions is paramount as well as accuracy of work. Knowledge and experience are key. Teamwork and Leadership. Confidence and willingness to learn
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Alot, from my mentor, manager and all colleagues
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Friendly, approachable, tolerant
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
More than you believe
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at JLR
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
If you want to kickstart your career, JLR is the perfect place. I already knew this was the place for me within half an hour of arriving for my interview. I haven't looked back since
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