Internship Review at MBDA

The Role

Role Description

During my summer placement I was given a number of design tasks to complete within my 10 weeks at the company. These were mainly design task with the mechanical engineering discipline. The involved working as part of a design team to develop, analyse and evaluate various concepts. I used CAD software and spreadsheets to analyse the designs and word processing software to keep a design record of all the work and developments that I had carried out during my time here.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I enjoyed the internship greatly, having had a different summer placement last summer, I can safely say that this placement was much better.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My collegues treated me extremely well during my time here. I was always treated with respect as well as being supported constantly. I was given work which I felt was always contributing to the project.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

My managers always gave me support and advice specifically relating to the work I was carrying out. I was also assigned a mentor and a buddy. My mentor helped greatly with my log book which I had to complete during my placement and my buddy helped introduce me to the company and helped me settle down within the company.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was very rarely left sitting at my desk with nothing to do. I was always given work to do and then checked to see if I understood the task and whether i was able to complete the task.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I believe all the work I carried out during my placement was always contributing to the overall project in a useful manner.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

This placement has helped greatly in my progression as a mechanical engineer. Having already started on my way to become a charted engineer through work done by my mentor and the company, I feel I am ahead of my peers at University already and this is all thanks to the company

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The people who were sat around me at my desk were all very friendly and there was always a positive atmosphere around my desk.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The placement was very well setup fronm the start. I was included in a design team straight away and assigned a mentor and buddy before I had even started. Meetings were organised within my first week to plan my placement objectives to organise some clear and obtainable goals.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The compmay set up and paid for my MPDS registration and send me on a 2 day basic CAD software course.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• Financial Bonus
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I would seriously consider coming back to this company

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

With approximately 16-18 other summer placements at the site, there was a very good social scene

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Ilived at home and commuted in so cannot give a fair mark.

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

I went for 1 night out with other summer placements and had a very good night.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

There could have been more company organised social events

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

Great company to work for

Review 52/67 for MBDA

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