Manufacturing Project Engineer Review

by Cummins

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • Nice to get out the classroom and apply some knowledge in a production environment.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Great bunch on guys were working with who have a range of experience across varying fields, always willing to help.

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

    • Were left to find my own feet but when asked for support it was given generously, I felt this suited me.

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

    • There was always more work that could be conducted.

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

    • One of my project was purchasing $150,000 of equipment and free reign was given to investigate them.

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

    • Invaluble

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • 4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

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

    • My manager was the key driver behind any training that took place. If he hadn't gone out his way to promote the training to me I wouldn't have been invited to various training sessions. A slight lack of structure regarding final year projects and sponsorship would also have been more welcome.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Would be very appealling if not in Huddersfield as thats where I'm originally from and looking forward to a change.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty of students about from both work and Huddersfield uni if involved (like myself) with activities outside of work.

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

    • Lived at home, Huddersfield generally cheap, cycled to work.

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

    • Few good pubs about. Is very good for a town. Manchester/Sheffield/Leeds in close distance for Dubstep/Jazz/Funk clubs

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

    • Plenty of clubs/groups. I have been in 3 bands, a cycling club and raced regulally around Yorkshire.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

Yorkshire and Humberside

June 2011

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