Manufacturing Engineer- Global Transformation/Lean Placement Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Both the social aspect and project work was fun and rewarding.

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

    • Extremely, I never felt that I was only a placement student. I was valued as a full time permanent employee.

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

    • I had weekly reviews with my manager. Not only that, he was extremely supportive with my project work and gave me guidance when I needed it but gave me the opportunity to develop my own skills first.

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

    • Extremely busy as I had to work on several different things at the same time

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

    • I was given the responsibility of leading a relocation project

    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 received job specific training such as VSM as well as generic training such as Project Management.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • As I worked in a manufacturing plant, the atmosphere was constantly lively and fun. It was always busy and loud

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

    • Extremely organised. When I joined I had an induction plan and a clear idea on what ill be doing for the rest of the year

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

    • I received a lot of training and got a lot of personal guidance from people to help me with future choices.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • With the exposure and responsibility I have received within my placement year, it is very appealing to come back as a graduate

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • As we were over 15 placements, there was always something happening.

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

    • everything is relatively reasonable

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

    • A lot of bars which is fun when you have a large group of grads and placements

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

    • there is a sports and social committee as well as other organised sporting actives like cricket and badminton

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

South East

April 2015

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