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Benjamin Jordan
Benjamin Jordan
EID Research & Developemtn Intern - GE Aviation, Dowty Propellers
EID Research & Developemtn Intern - GE Aviation, Dowty Propellers
MEng Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics
MEng Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics
Why did you choose to do a placement?
Why did you choose to do a placement?
I wanted relevant work experience for my degree
I wanted a break from formal studies
I wanted to earn money for a year
I didn't know what career I wanted at the end of my studies, so wanted to gain experience
I thought it would improve my graduate prospects
It seemed like a good use of my time
I wanted to develop on-the-job skills to help the rest of my degree
I wanted to put my skills I had already learnt into day-to-day use
What was the highlight of your placement?
What was the highlight of your placement?
The highlight of my time at Dowty was being asked to present the findings of my Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) flow modelling study at a technical QRM. There was a large audience present, with many important members of the engineering department. This was a great privilege as it was a showcase of the R&D activities at Dowty. It was refreshing to be given such a level of responsibility on a project, which was very successful in improving the current process, as well as introducing a tool to the business that would allow further improvements as its full capabilities are discovered.
An added bonus was that I found the work extremely interesting and exciting, as I was able to build on my experience in CFD and coding techniques, as well as the opportunity to work with a whole host of different organisations.
What did you gain from your placement?
What did you gain from your placement?
A greater awareness of which sector you want to work in
Developed technical skills
Developed professional skills
A wider professional network
Increased motivation for your studies
Friends through your workplace/ other Placement students
Experience of living somewhere different
What is one piece of advice you would give to students who are considering a placement?
What is one piece of advice you would give to students who are considering a placement?
Don't be afraid to ask for help, you are not expected to know everything. Just ask as many questions as possible; if you see something interesting, ask about it, this is how I got involved in my most interesting projects. Just dive in.
Feedback from Dowty:
Feedback from Dowty:
Benjamin has collaborated closely with industry leaders (NCC, AMRC) to obtain material permeability test data and share modelling best practice. This was a very challenging project, and he’s produced outstanding results in a remarkably short time frame. The outcome will help us to design a better part, process and tool for what is potentially a key future product to Dowty.
How did you find your role?
How did you find your role?
Using recruitment resources (e.g. RateMyPlacement, Gradcracker, Milkround, TargetJobs)
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