Manufacturing Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work with operations and engineering to find the best route to manufacture the designs solving problems making operations' life easier

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • yes i have developed great communication skills as well as organisation looking at different tasks and multitasking

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • i enjoy it significantly, i have great support from my placement as well as the early Careers team with exciting and new placements every 6 months giving me a good overview of the whole business and department

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • it is structured well placements and managers are announced with good notice allowing time to transfer

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • i receive numerous options to access support with skills coaches as well as monthly sessions with different groups as well as support from line managers

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • i can get support with additional time to work on qualifications as well as getting day release and travel arrangements made

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • i feel it doesnt apply well to the role i am currently doing, i dont see the connection

    2/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • there are we have monthly area social events as well as team activities i take part in

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • they are a great company with multiple opportunities and support to help develop in my career

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • do your research into the company ensure you know the behaviours and structure when applying

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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