Rolls-Royce

Procurment Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2022 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I really liked the company culture. The culture at Rolls was very good and inclusive. I never once felt like I was not included and/or out of place. I felt as if everyone at the company was working towards a common goal: to further the company and become a better version of themselves.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was more of an emphasis on coming into the office. At Rolls, it is still optional to come into the office for work. For me, being a hands-on learner that was a bit frustrating. I needed to go into the office every day and some days there was almost no one there. So, I wish there was more of an emphasis on coming into the office.

Advice

Be prepared and don't be afraid to ask questions. There were a lot of things that needed to be answered. The managers and coworkers and other interns are all very helpful and will help you achieve your greatest potential.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Great city. Loved the friends I made in Indiana and great experience being moved across country.

What I wish was different

The department I was in specifically was unorganized. I wish I had the opportunity to try different departments when I attended.

Advice

Enjoy what you are doing and do not be afraid to do more than you are asked. Visit as many locations as you can when you attend.

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Service Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Cool product. Great people. Well paid.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

Good companies are worth the work needed to get an opportunity with them.

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Engineering co-op

February 2017 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I liked the work experience that I got. The projects that I worked on directly impacted the company, gave me great engineering and manufacturing experience, and taught me new skills.

What I wish was different

I wish it was more diverse

Advice

Network

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Aerospace Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Berlin, Germany

What I liked

Incredible internship. The experience was amazing and the abroad aspect was wonderful m.

What I wish was different

Nothing it was great

Advice

If you can travel abroad for an internship do it, don’t even think about it.

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Buyer Intern

June - August 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Global operations, flexibility in projects (strategic, administrative, and operational), value-adding projects, one-on-one manager check-ins, extensive networking, provides housing stipend if qualified, highly engineered product, global operations, unique and diverse company culture

What I wish was different

More entry-level positions, more responsibility in full-time positions (workload spread across extensive labor network), greater cross-collaboration on projects with other interns

Advice

Be comfortable being uncomfortable by challenging yourself everyday to produce quality work, build relationships, and learn as much as you can.

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Project Management Intern

May - August 2019 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Great people and strong team environment.

What I wish was different

HR was extremely unresponsive and disorganized after multiple pay and relocation issues.

Advice

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Manufacturing Intern

May 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I had the opportunity to design and improve processes.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Materials Application Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

What I wish was different

Location

Advice

Apply to jobs that don't recruit at Cornell, it's why I stood out as an applicant.

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Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Stennis Space Center, MS

What I liked

I was exposed to a real world, high pressure, engineering environment that appeared very challenging and rewarding. I was able to learn a lot of technical skills to apply in future jobs and that greatly increased the strength of my resume.

What I wish was different

The daily job responsibilities were fun and fair, the living location within affordable means was the only negative experience during this time.

Advice

Be prepared to be treated as an individual on equal terms with the other employees. Not only did they expect a lot from you, they believed in you.

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Program Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

The company culture, the people, and the industry.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more work to do during my internship.

Advice

It's okay if there's a steep learning curve, just ask people questions and be ready to learn.

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Communications Intern

June - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

I liked the company, product, and values.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more interaction with employees my age/in similar situations to me. All of my co-workers were 55+ so it was harder to engage and interact with them.

Advice

Be open-minded, and know that working with all engineers creates a different work environment than most.

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Quality Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Indianapolis, IN

What I liked

Great hands-on experience within the manufacturing floor at Rolls-Royce. Had an opportunity to work on projects that had an immediate impact on the company by saving time and money.

What I wish was different

I would have liked a chance to work more closely with the manufacturing engineering group.

Advice

Do not be afraid to accept a job that is outside of what you want for a future career. I was not interested in quality engineering at first but it has given me great experience that will help me out as I start my career in manufacturing engineering.

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