Placement Student - Digital Manufacturing Engineer

DESCRIPTION

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Digital Manufacturing Engineer student to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Regional Operating Team segment in Daventry. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential! This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in July 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support continuous improvement activities within the manufacturing environment to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality
• Line balancing & Process Breakdown definition
• Develop and implement digital twins to simulate and optimize manufacturing processes
• Conduct research on new technologies to ensure the manufacturing operations remain at the forefront of industry advancements
• Utilize 3D modeling software, such as 3DX and DELMIA, to design, analyze, and improve manufacturing systems and processes
• Collaborate with others to integrate digital solutions into existing manufacturing workflows, ensuring seamless operations

QUALIFICATIONS

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Studying BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or STEM degree
• IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint) experience with 3D modelling software would be beneficial
• Good communication and influential skills
• Positive attitude, strong personal motivation, and an effective member of a team

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12 th November 2025

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type

ReqID 2419363

Client-provided location(s): Rugby, United Kingdom

Job ID: Cummins-R-32582712514746219C900F8CA4AE0289

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-02T19:24:30