Placement Year Review at MBDA

The Role

Role Description

Area 1: Concept design of mechanical subcomponents leading to manufacture and integration
Area 2: FEA analysis and hand calculations of missile systems. Risk reduction studies.

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Training and a wide variety of resources are available to help

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

A good balance of long projects and mini-projects were experienced

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The projects were technology demonstrators (i.e. not critical to the companies performance) however I was given full control of all mechanical aspects, by the end of the placement you become the expert in that particular project/area.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

The company is willing to help professional development wherever possible. Training and external visits to suppliers and other sites are a regular occurrence

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

• Flexi Time
• Subsidised Canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Subsidised/Company Gym
• National Travel
• International Travel
• Financial Bonus
• Staff Sales/Staff Shop
• Above 25 days holiday
• Healthcare/Dental

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Upon completion of the placement I have been offered a permanent place on the graduate scheme

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

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

★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 4/10

Stevenage has some bars. London is close.

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Also was available, but not in Stevenage!

Review 20/66 for MBDA

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