Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

I am a degree apprentice within the Production planning department who looks after the planning of the production line as well as new product integration as well as structure planning and VPS integration. I do not however stay in this department for the entirety of the apprenticeship. I am able to travel to different departments to gain insight as to what they do as well as build vital communication bridges.

Definitely, Especially Communication Skills. Meetings are held every day which i am involved in which help massively with communications confidence as well as networking. Working with the shop floor also helps gain a greater insight into the structure of the assembly line as well as communication skills with associates which are important when implementing new processes.

Very much so. The tasks that are undertaken are interesting and varied as well as there is always support there when needed. Everyone within the business is more than happy to help out with anything that needs doing. This is even more then what I expected from such a prestigious company.

The apprenticeship structure consists of 1 day a week studying mechanical engineering at university. There is also regular 1-2-1 meeting with managers and university reviews to track progress/raise any issues that have occurred. There is also a strong push to travel round alternative departments to see what other departments do for the business as well as gaining communications networking.

Regular 1-2-1 meetings are held with my manager to track my progress as well as raising any issues that have occurred. There is always a strong message that managers/HR are always there to support me within my apprenticeship as well as colleagues and associates. Support is always there if i need it.

Within my university studies we learn about many varied modules from mechanical failure analysis as well as system dynamics and workplace projects. Throughout these modules and projects, there is always support from my manager at work as well as lecturers and professors at the university and even from my fellow students.

Very much so. Recently, I have used Binomial distribution for example, to determine whether a jig is capable for a certain process or not.

None that i am a part of but they are available

Yes

Great business to work for with great progression routes up the hierarchy ladder as well as many opportunities within the business.

Be yourself but express your best qualities. BMW group are very welcoming and friendly when applying for the apprenticeship