Techinal Quality Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I have found working for Cummins during my placement year to be really enjoyable. I have been really involved in lots of different project and there is a large group of placement student which creates a good community feel

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I have been involved in a wide variety of projects and have had large amounts of responsibility. I have definitely felt valued and part of the team

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • There is always people available to support you during your placement, be it be your supervisor, IMechE mentor, colleagues or other placement students

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There is always work for you to do, there is always extra work to be done if you complete your projects

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I have been involved in a wide variety of projects and have had large amounts of responsibility. I have definitely felt valued and part of the team

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I think that the experience of working for year will really hep me when going back to university and when applying for jobs after my final year

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • There was not an official structure as such, each student just became an extra team member in their department. You were treated as a regular employee rather than a student, which i think was good

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • You get trained as you work on your projects, there is also some official training available such as an introduction to 6sigma

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would be happy to work for Cummins in the future

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There is a large number of placement students so this creates its own social groups

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Not particularly cheap, but not expensive. The wage is plenty to cover any expenses

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good, nearby Northampton is a University town

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There is a Sports and social club and Cummins in the community programs which everyone can get involved with

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

East of England

April 2015

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